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Careers at big rivers

Big Rivers’ most important asset is our people. As a generation and transmission cooperative, we seek to follow the core principle of respect for the employee. These talented men and women live and work in the communities we serve and provide their skillset to improve energy service in western Kentucky.

Big Rivers employs a wide variety of positions spanning the electric generation and transmission spectrum. Our generating stations require the skills of engineers, mechanics, and electricians. A highly skilled team of linemen, engineers, electricians, and foresters develop and maintain a 22-county transmission system. Big Rivers also employs approximately 100 professionals, from accountants to IT personnel to attorneys and marketing positions, at the cooperative Headquarters in Owensboro. All these support positions enable our business to run efficiently and cost-effectively for our Member-Owners.

 
 

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Our goal is to equip employees with the tools and resources to lead the cooperative today and into the future. Big Rivers offers competitive compensation and benefits, flexible work schedules for some positions, an advanced education program, and a priority on safety.

 

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Safety is Our #1 Priority

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The Transparency in Coverage rule requires that group health plans create machine-readable files (MRFs) that contain the negotiated rates for in-network providers and allowed amounts derived from historical claims for out-of-network providers, and make those files publicly available. These files must be made available on an open-access website effective 7/1/2022. Transparency Act- Machine Readable Files

 
 
 

A culture of safety

Safety is a top priority for Big Rivers, driving a culture that ties together company training and employee-led efforts.

 

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Nondiscrimination Statement

Big Rivers Electric Corporation is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Electrification Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI and Title VII, of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Labor, OFCCP which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities.

The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Lisa Garrett, Director Human Resources. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250; or the Administrator, Rural Electrification Administration, Washington, D.C. 20250, and the Director, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.

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Environmental Manager
Job #IRC8773
Green Station – Robards, KY
 
The candidate will direct the activities of Environmental Scientist(s), Laboratory Department, consultants, and other professionals and technicians assigned to certain projects. Reviews and analyzes proposed/existing legislation/regulations and provides input to management. Provides reports on environmental impacts of facilities and obtains licenses and permits. Provides technical direction for new and standard methods of testing used in gathering environmental information. Develops, conducts or evaluates studies and experiments to assess the impact of operating construction activities on the environment. Reviews and recommends operating and administrative procedures, records, and information required to support regulatory requirements. Assesses reports and data compiled by Company personnel, contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, and others in order to determine environmental impact of Company facilities. Demonstrated thorough understanding of issues associated with air, water and waste permits in general and specifically Title V, KPDES and Solid Waste permits as related to the combustion of coal/natural gas to produce electricity. In depth knowledge of a variety of environmental programs is essential including: Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, EPCRA Reporting, Spill/Emergency Response, Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Risk Management Plan (RMP), Groundwater Protection Plans, etc.
Technical degree preferred in environmental science or related disciplines plus 7 years related experience and/or training, and 5 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to perform professional environmental assessments and develop pollution control programs for Company facilities and operations. 
 

Qualified candidates send resume to jobs@bigrivers.com – include job title & number. No third parties, no phone calls accepted.

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SENIOR PLANT ENGINEER
JOB #IRC8713
LOCATION – WILSON STATION – CENTERTOWN, KY

The candidate is responsible for process improvement and asset management through identification, evaluation, recommendation and planning of maintenance and procurement activities. Develops technical specifications to ensure quality, efficiency and applicability of goods or services procured. Meets with bidders/suppliers to review project details and oversee project implementation. The candidate will have responsibility of developing and implementing a short and long term strategic plan that supports the needs for an electric generating station, including responsibility to monitor and support other related maintenance activities.

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager, responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and implementing engineering, design policies, and maintenance activities for plant systems. Requires a high level of judgment, analytic ability and creativity, such as investigating moderately complex problems or situations, analyzing information and recommending solutions. A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required plus 5 years related experience or an alternate combination of education and experience, which results in equivalent job knowledge. Thorough knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance systems. Good communication and supervisory skills required. Requires the ability to use formal engineering training in practical application in a power plant environment.

Qualified candidates send resume to jobs@bigrivers.com – include job title & number. No third parties, no phone calls accepted.

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