What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relay/Load Management Technician position at East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.?
Relay/Load Management Technician
Join our team at East River Electric Power Cooperative! Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills to help provide reliable power? We are seeking a skilled technician to join our substation team! As a Relay/Load Management Technician, you will install and maintain protective relays, substation controls, load management equipment, and station batteries, as well as test high voltage electrical equipment, with an emphasis on relaying duties. The ideal candidate will be detail and safety oriented, with strong technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members. This position is subject to emergency call-in and has a residency requirement to live within 35 miles of Madison, South Dakota.
At East River Electric Power Cooperative we're dedicated to providing reliable and affordable wholesale power to our members across 40,000 square miles of service area. As a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative, we provide electricity to 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally owned electric system serving eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the lives of the member-owners in their service territories.
Our Cooperative Community
As a cooperative, we do things differently! The decisions we make are made with our members in mind. We've built our foundation on Touchstone Energy's four cooperative values: integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. These values represent the cooperative difference, which is why we value things like community outreach, teamwork, and work-life balance. The unique cooperative business model is designed to provide both growth and stability. This is just a little insight into why our members trust us to provide safe, reliable, and affordable power and service every day.
This incredible job opportunity awaits you at our main campus in Madison, South Dakota. Madison offers a warm and welcoming small-town atmosphere combined with modern amenities that make it the perfect place for you and your family. Take advantage of great resources like the state-of-the-art Madison Regional Hospital, experience the innovative campus of Dakota State University, enjoy a thriving community center, and more. With two stunning lakes nearby, recreational opportunities are abundant, and you'll be just a short drive away from many of eastern South Dakota's most popular attractions.
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What You'll Accomplish
As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference every day. Your education, skills, and experience will be put to excellent use, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional wholesale power to our members. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who embody the cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. We believe in investing in your growth and development, which is why we offer paid training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. In this position you will:
- Perform buildup, programming, installation, maintenance, modification to and functional testing of power system protective relays, power factor control equipment, substation controls/associated circuitry, load management equipment, station battery systems, and all ancillary equipment.
- Perform the electrical check-out and functionality of substation equipment, control circuits, and ancillary equipment.
- Assist with the installation, check-out and functionality testing of relays, RTUs, SCADA, and revenue metering as needed.
- Assist with power quality studies and testing for East River's transmission system and our members' distribution systems.
- Assist with or perform high voltage substation switching for East River and other utilities as requested.
- Maintain proper documentation, reports, and other records as required.
- Participate in safety meetings and contribute to our safety culture.
Showcase Your Knowledge, Abilities, and Expertise. Do you have?
- An associate degree in electrical construction, automation controls, substation, telecommunications, or powerline with a minimum of two years of related experience preferred.
- A Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Demonstrated commitment to job performance and attention to detail, showing motivation to grow technical job skills and providing additional benefit to the Cooperative.
- Demonstrated respect for others and a commitment to effective communication.
- Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products and computer technology
- The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits that Matter
At East River, we value your well-being and want you to thrive. That's why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical insurance with employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Access to a wellness program and financial planning resources
- Retirement pension plan and contribution to a 401(k) savings plan
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- 9/80 work schedule, which gives you every other Friday off to encourage a work-life balance
- 4/10 work schedule during the summer months
Want to learn more about East River? Visit our website's career pages and hear what our current employees have to say.
Questions? Contact hr@eastriver.coop or (605) 256-4536.
Position open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews are expected to start the week of August 5.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
All positions are subject to a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen. Some positions may be subject to a job-based physical exam.
Salary : $32 - $52
