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Marketing Communications Specialist, Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Bemidji, MinnesotaBeltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc., a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, seeks an accomplished communication professional: Marketing Communications Specialist. This is a dynamic position. Duties include: editor of cooperative newsletter, coordination and communication of public relations and advertising, development and maintenance of Internet Web Site. Development of: articles, brochures, training material and presentations, ad copy for: radio, newspaper, and other ad mediums. Candidates must have: excellent oral and written communications skills, demonstrated computer proficiency, knowledge of major software programs including desktop publishing and photo editing, the ability to effectively use a variety of communication mediums. Qualified candidates should possess a degree in appropriate related field. Experience in journalism, marketing, communication and public relations preferred. Beltrami Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, has 67 full-time employees, provides electric service to 16,000 member/consumers and covers more than 3,300 miles of line in six Minnesota counties. The Cooperative is located in the beautiful lake country of north central Minnesota. Bemidji, which is listed as the First City on the Mississippi River, offers great educational and medical services, and is home to Bemidji State University. Bemidji has a vibrant business and retail area. Job description and position specifications are available at http://www.beltramielectric.com/career_opportunities.aspx. Beltrami Electric offers an excellent benefits/retirement package and a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Please submit employment application, cover letter, and resume to: Sam Mason, Manager of Marketing & Communications Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2009. Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D | |
Manager, Energy Efficiency and Member Programs, Dairyland Power Cooperative, LaCrosse, WisconsinDairyland Power Cooperative, a leading generation and transmission electric cooperative headquartered in La Crosse, WI has an immediate opening for a Manager, Energy Efficiency and Member Programs. This individual will develop and administer concepts and marketing programs for Dairyland member cooperatives concerning efficient utilization of energy, improving the lifestyles of member consumers and enhancing the image of Dairyland and its member cooperatives. They will work with a variety of internal Dairyland departments, member cooperatives and external organizations to develop and coordinate a unity of purpose and leadership relating to these goals. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus five years successively complex experience in a related field. Knowledge and experience of electric cooperatives strongly preferred. Understanding of electrical and process equipment for residential, agricultural, business and commercial uses a plus. Exceptional written, verbal and public speaking communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people required. Must have proven analytical and data gathering capabilities, organizational proficiency and enhanced computer skills. Valid driver’s license. Dairyland Power Cooperative offers an excellent opportunity for a rewarding career. Apply online at www.dairynet.com/careers or request an application and position description by calling Dairyland Power Cooperative’s Jobline: 608-787-1293. Applications along with degree transcripts will be accepted until staffing needs are met. EOE/M/F/D | |
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, STAR Energy Services, Alexandria, MinnesotaSTAR Energy Services, LLC, seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant for their office in Alexandria, MN. An Associate Degree and/or equivalent work experience is preferred. Must be self-directed and creative with strong computer, administrative, communication, and organizational skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating the marketing of services and software products to rural electric cooperatives, creating marketing and sales materials, and providing administrative support to the engineers, safety coordinator, and other project management teams. Visit www.star-energy.com for a detailed job description. Deadline to apply is June 29, 2009. Please send resume and cover letter to: STAR Energy Services, LLC | |
JOURNEY LINEWORKER, Lake Country Power, Mountain Iron, MinnesotaLake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving 41,000 members in northeastern Minnesota. We have an excellent opportunity for a Journeyman or 3rd Year Apprentice Lineworker at our Mountain Iron Service Center. This position is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the Cooperative’s electrical distribution system, and outage restoration. Qualified candidates must be in the 3rd year or more of an approved lineworker apprenticeship program and a graduate of an accredited lineworker vocational program; have a valid MN Class A Commercial Driver’s License; and must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Preferred candidates are those who hold a valid Journeyman Certification. Lake Country Power offers an excellent wage and benefit package (NRECA’s 401K plans). Applications are available at www.lakecountrypower.coop. Send completed application and resume to: Lake Country Power Deadline: June 26, 2009
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COMMUNICATIONS-MARKETING SPECIALIST, Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Association, Park Rapids, MinnesotaItasca-Mantrap Co-op. Electrical Ass’n. is accepting applications for Communications/Marketing Specialist. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collecting, formulating, designing, preparing and presenting information to the general public, interest groups, Members and employees through appropriate communications channels. Responsibilities also include marketing and promotion of Itasca-Mantrap programs and services. Successful candidates will have demonstrated proficiency in writing, editing, advertising, public relations and communications. Web site design experience is desirable. A minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Advertising, Communications, Marketing or related field is required. Applicant must have a minimum of three years of experience in a position demonstrating strong written and oral skills. Please submit application and resume by 4 p.m. June 29, 2009 to: Itasca-Mantrap Co-op. Electrical Association. Application forms may be obtained at the Itasca-Mantrap office located at 16930 County 6, Park Rapids, MN. Phone: 218-732-3377.
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Manager of Transmission & Distribution, Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc., Valdez, AlaskaCopper Valley Electric Association is seeking a team-oriented professional to join its Management Team. CVEA serves 3,700 customers with 36 full-time employees over 400 miles of distribution and 106 miles of transmission line in the Copper River Basin and Valdez regions of Alaska, a geographic area roughly the size of the state of West Virginia (23,000 square miles). CVEA’s corporate headquarters are located on the western boundary of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in rural Glennallen, approximately 180 miles east of Anchorage. CVEA maintains a district office in Valdez, Alaska; the Manager of Transmission & Distribution position is based out of the Valdez office. Position ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will manage the electric distribution and transmission systems of the Cooperative by analyzing and developing projects that enhance system operations, implementing new and existing technology, and applying the Cooperative’s technical skills and abilities to new project opportunities. Proven technical and technology skills, demonstrated leadership, and superior written and verbal communication skills are required. In addition to providing management oversight, the candidate will supervise the engineering and operations functions of the utility, manage capital projects and system improvements in assigned areas of responsibility, and will function as a technical resource to the CEO and Board of Directors. Experience & EducationTen years experience, including all phases of operation and maintenance of a rural electric utility is required along with a BS degree in Engineering in appropriate disciplines. The successful candidate should have a strong working knowledge of electric systems operations. Travel between the two districts is necessary and outside the service territory as required. Please refer to the attached document for more information relative to position qualifications and responsibilities. CompensationThis position is salary exempt. The successful applicant is expected to perform as necessary to accomplish the responsibilities of the position. CVEA maintains a competitive range in a grade base pay compensation plan, which is updated annually. Initial placement in the plan depends upon experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is up to $120,000 annually, depending upon qualifications and relevance of professional experience of the candidate. CVEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further details check out www.cvea.org (click on the ‘About Us’ tab, then click on ‘Careers’) or contact Nancy Heidelberg at jobs@cvea.org
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Chief Executive Officer, Citizens Electric, Sainte Genevieve, MissouriThe Board of Directors of Citizens Electric, located in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, invites applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The current CEO has made a career advancement move and the Board has contracted with NRECA’s Executive Search to facilitate the selection process. The candidate should be a proven leader. Ten years of increasingly responsible administrative, management or supervisory experience is highly desirable. At least half of these years should have been in the electric utility field, preferably in the rural electric program or with a consumer-owned electric system. Prior experience as CEO, general manager, assistant general manager, senior staff or division head is required. Knowledge in the areas of power generation, transmission, distribution, power markets, RTOs, industrial loads, rate issues and member relations are required. Experience in supervising and developing people, planning, developing work programs and budgets, developing and presenting reports, and organizing and coordinating operations and measuring the end results of such operations is required. Experience in personally working with boards and consumer groups is highly desirable. Regulatory and legislative experience considered important. Must believe in and be dedicated to the rural electrification program and to basic cooperative philosophy and be willing to become a proponent of these concepts. Must have a strong interest in growing and developing in a program which will offer continual challenge. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and personal/people skills. A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field is required. For a more detailed job description, please visit http://www.jobtarget.com/c/copro.cfm?site_id=227&co=30504. This is a great opportunity for a manager who is ready for another career challenge or senior staff ready to step in to the Manager role. Any interested party can contact Ken Holmes at 785-452-0495, or at ExecutiveSearch@nreca.coop | |
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer, Great River Energy, Elk River, MinnesotaGreat River Energy: Voted one of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal As a consumer-owned generation and transmission company, we are Minnesota's second largest electric utility supplying electricity to 28 customer-owned electric co-ops across the state while being environmentally conscientious. We currently have an opening for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer within the System Operations department. This position will provide engineering support to ensure high availability and reliability of GRE’s transmission system. Main responsibilities include:
This position will be located in Elk River, MN. For more information about Great River Energy please visit our website at www.greatriverenergy.com. Qualified professionals will find we have a lot to offer: competitive salaries, continued education, performance rewards, flexible schedules, an on-site workout facility, cafeteria, generous 401K and bonus plans along with many more benefits. To apply, please send, fax, or e-mail your resume with salary requirements to: Human Resources, Job #944, Great River Energy, 12300 Elm Creek Boulevard, Maple Grove, MN 55369-4718. Fax: 763.445.5085. Careers@GREnergy.com An EEO/AA Employer. | |
COMMUNITY RELATIONS and COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, Verendrye Electric Cooperative, Minot, North DakotaVerendrye Electric Cooperative headquartered in Velva, North Dakota has a Community Relations and Communications Manager position opening in their Minot office. They will work very closely with state, local elected officials, and community leaders to promote the best interests of the cooperative. Be very visible and active to represent the cooperative in Minot community affairs, projects, presentations and development activities. Be available and willing to represent the cooperative at numerous evening and weekend functions while living in the immediate Minot area. Be capable of giving presentations of various cooperative information topics to area groups or organizations. Be an active member in the Minot Chamber, MADC, Military Affairs, Hostfest and many other Minot community organizations. Assists members to understand and plan the wise use of energy resources with a working knowledge of electricity. Become capable of explaining energy use, delivery, billing and collection procedures. Assist with the cooperatives key accounts program. Creates, writes, edits and designs the cooperative’s publications and information materials to maintain a positive and effective community and member relations information program. Assist with the development of PowerPoint presentations and handouts for speaking engagements for all departments. Maintain, create and update the cooperatives internet site. Manage the cooperatives donation and sponsorship requests. Assist with the planning and implementation of the cooperatives advertising objective. Coordinate and promote employee involvement in community activities and events. Cooperative media (radio, print and TV) contact for press releases. Acts as an honored and respected spokesman for the cooperative as required. Understands, promotes and enforces VEC’s policies and procedures. Performs other duties and activities as may be assigned from time to time. Preferred education and experience: To apply send completed VEC employment application and résumé to Verendrye Electric Cooperative, % Randy Hauck, 615 Hwy 52 West, Velva, ND 58790 or e-mail randyjh@verendrye.com. Get Verendrye Employment Application
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Midland Power Cooperative in Jefferson, Iowa is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director of Finance to serve as part of the management team. The position manages/oversees the financial activities for consumer and general accounting, financial planning, banking, insurance and taxes. Develops and manages the information system, data processing, billing and human resources as well as other administrative duties. Job Requirements Ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and 5-7 years of finance experience including AP, AR, GL, audit, budgeting, payroll, tax, banking and risk management. The position also requires a thorough knowledge of the RUS Uniform System of Accounts, including work order procedure, general and subsidiary ledgers, in order to have complete familiarity with the financing and operation of a cooperative electric utility. Knowledge of human resources and benefits administration preferred. Midland Power Cooperative offers a competitive wage and benefits package including family health, NRECA 401K, NRECA pension plan, paid life, LTD. Pre-employment drug screening will be required. Interested candidates please send resume, including a three-year salary history and three professional references, by June 9, 2009 to Midland Power Cooperative, P.O. Box 420, Jefferson, IA 50129; Attn. General Manager or e-mail to b.mckim@midlandpower.coop. No phone calls. Midland Power Cooperative is an EOE.
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NETWORK ANALYST, Lake Country Power, Mountain Iron, MinnesotaLake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving 41,000 members in northeastern Minnesota. We have an excellent opportunity for a Network Analyst at our Mountain Iron, MN Service Center. This position is responsible for managing all networking and telecommunications infrastructure and assisting with the support of other technology infrastructures throughout the 8 locations of Lake Country Power. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelors degree in Information Systems or Computer Science and 2 years experience in managing network and telecommunications infrastructures; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skills along with a customer service orientation are a must. Specific experience analyzing network traffic, managing multiple firewalls, optimizing TCP-IP in a WAN/LAN and working with QOS in a VOIP environment is beneficial. Lake Country Power offers an excellent wage and benefit package. Applications are available at www.lakecountrypower.coop. Send completed application and resume to: Lake Country Power | |
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, Jordan, MinnesotaMinnesota Valley Electric Cooperative is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant with a CPA and 7+ years experience to lead and coordinate the varied financial responsibilities of the Cooperative including General Ledger month end close, the annual audit, and 5 year budgeting processes. Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills a must. MVEC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at www.mvec.net for position details. For consideration, please send, fax or email resume and salary expectations by June 8, 2009 to: MVEC
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ENGINEERING INTERN, Dakota Electric Association, Farmington, MinnesotaDakota Electric Association (DEA) has a great intern opportunity available for a college student pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science or GIS. The candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Microsoft Project and ESRI is desirable. Candidate must be self motivated, willing to learn new software and have very good technical writing ability. Job Requirements As an intern, the primary responsibility will be to assist DEA’s Technical System Team in the commissioning of the new GIS system currently being installed. Typical functions will include: updating the project schedule, creating training material outlines, working on the development of GIS training materials, writing component specifications and performing GIS software testing as required. Dakota Electric will provide on-the-job training, a challenging work experience, flexible work hours, a positive environment and a competitive wage. Apply
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CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR, Peoples Cooperative Services, Rochester, MinnesotaJob Description: Directs and coordinates all functions of the customer service department including; ensuring accuracy of all billing transactions, monitoring all customer accounts, minimizing loss from uncollectable service and adhering to all Cooperative policies, management operating guides and practices. Job Requirements EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree in business or accounting required. Bachelor's degree is preferred. EXPERIENCE: Four years experience in a utility, banking institution or customer service environment. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Must possess:
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Line Design Technician, Power System Engineering, Inc., Madison, WisconsinPower System Engineering, Inc. (PSE) has an immediate opening in our Madison, WI office for a Line Design Technician. This individual will use proven design standards and applicable codes to exceed client expectations while designing and field staking overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission power lines. Projects may also include; easement negotiation and filing, tree-trimming negotiation and recording, railroad and highway permit filing, GPS data collection, ground line surveys, and any other duties that would be required to successfully fulfill requirements outlined by colleagues and clients. Line worker experience and knowledge of electrical distribution systems preferred. Working knowledge of computer software tools including MS Word and MS Excel. Ability to learn and adapt to line design staking software required. Positions will be filled at an entry level technician or senior line design level depending upon the experience and qualifications of the applicant. PSE offers attractive salaries and benefits and significant growth potential for those that can recognize and respond to client needs. To apply, email us your resume and a cover letter to: Recruiting@powersystem.org
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