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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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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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Budget Analyst – Job #IRC9673
Location – Wilson Station - Centertown, KY

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. CPA/CMA license and/or master’s degree is desired but not required. Three years’ experience in utility accounting is preferred. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills along with a good understanding of the operational and financial sides of the business and demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. This person must be able to make decisions independently and collectively and to perform with a moderate degree of supervision; have the ability to work with diverse groups to achieve goals and adhere to a high level of compliance and sensitivity.

Compiles, maintains and analyzes budgetary and financial data of the assigned segments of the business. Leads the development of the Budget and Financial Plan for the assigned segments of the business by interfacing with appropriate parties. Performs wide variety of budgetary calculations and analyses and prepares moderately difficult reports. Interfaces with various segments of the business to compile monthly re-forecasts of Fixed Departmental Expenses and Capital Expenditures. Analyzes variances and prepares monthly reporting for management. Prepares financial business cases & analyses to support capital expenditures per the capital policy to support major operational decisions. Actively participates with the Capital Team to ensure proper funding of all projects and assists with system administration duties for financial systems (Hyperion, Oracle, Datarails).
This position reports directly to the Manager Budgets and has a dotted line reporting relationship with the plant manager.
Qualified candidates send resume to jobs@bigrivers.com – include job title & number.

Deadline to apply is 03/15/26. No third parties, no phone calls accepted.

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – IRC9676
Location – WILSON STATION - CENTERTOWN, KY

The candidate must possess skills in planning, prioritizing and organizing activities. Team builder and coach; motivator and energizer; ability to provide candid and constructive feedback; written and communication skills; knowledge of basic computer skills; capable of establishing goals and objectives to support strategic initiatives; ability to cope with and implement change; knowledge of power generation equipment and procedures.

This position is responsible for supervising the production capabilities of the Company’s generating assets, ensuring adequate generating capacity and efficient utilization of the assets and resources necessary to deliver power to customers. Plan and direct activities which provide for a safe, accident-free workplace. Lead and direct all operational activities in a manner that supports a commitment to customer service.

Qualified candidates send resume to jobs@bigrivers.com – include job title & number.

The deadline for applying is 03/15/26. No third parties, no phone calls accepted.

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