EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
NHEC is the largest electric cooperative in New England. NHEC’s headquarters is situated in the town of Plymouth, which is the site of Plymouth State University and lies in the beautiful lakes and mountains region of New Hampshire.
Safety Manager
Bachelors Degree required. Certified Safety Professional and/or the Certified Utility Safety Administrator certification required. Fifteen years experience in safety desired. Ten years of experience as a supervisor in safety or general supervision in electric utility construction, operations, and maintenance is preferred. Must have an extensive knowledge of utility industry, federal, state and local codes including OSHA, National Electric Code and State Fire Safety Code. Previous experience in utility safety practices with State and National Safety Associations desired. Knowledge of accident investigation process desired. Both office and field work required. Must be occasionally available after hours for power interruptions, emergencies, and safety related commitments.
Member Solutions Representative
HS diploma required. An Associates or Bachelors degree in business or related field is desired. A minimum of two years experience in customer service, billing, collections and/or phone sales desired. This position will answer questions and provide information about billing, collections, rates, energy assistance, new accounts, transfer of accounts, and products and services offered by the Cooperative. Must be available outside of normal business hours to respond to outage phone calls. Ability to work effectively in a team environment is important. Good typing and computer skills are necessary.
NHEC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. If you are interested ineither of these career opportunity, please forward your resume to Jacalyn Thompson, Human Resources Manager, 579 Tenney Mountain Highway, Plymouth, NH 03264 or thompsonj@nhec.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Municipal Electric Utilities Association
Executive Director
The Municipal Electric Utilities Association (MEUA) of New York is seeking a candidate to replace its retiring Executive Director. The MEUA is a 75-year old organization representing the interests of 40 publicly owned electric utilities in New York. The Director works closely with a 7-person executive committee to set and carry out the Association’s goals. This individual supervises and directs staff, contracts with consultants, and works effectively with industry leaders, legislators, and regional power organizations. Qualifications should include: demonstrated knowledge of the utilities industry, management experience, strong communications and interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to applicants with a working knowledge of public power issues and municipal government. A competitive salary is offered dependent upon experience and abilities and includes a flexible benefit package. The MEUA anticipates filling the position by August 2007. Interest Candidates are directed to the MEUA website where a complete application package is available containing a detailed job description, qualification requirements and benefit package. The MEUA website address is: www.MEUA.org. Written requests may be mailed to:
Municipal Electric Utilities Association, ED Position
445 Electronics Pkwy., Suite 207,
Liverpool, New York 13088
Swan’s Island, Maine
Line Superintendent
The Swan’s Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking to fill its Line Superintendent position (M/F). Swan’s Island Electric Cooperative is a member-owned utility with 350 year-round and 247 seasonal customers located 6 miles off the Maine Coast near Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Swan’s Island is a 7,000-acre island with its own K-8 school and is served daily and year-round by the Maine Department of Transportation Car Ferry Service. Requirements include a High School diploma/GED, and a minimum of four years line experience in overhead and underground electric distribution, including all phases of line construction, maintenance, & troubleshooting. A valid Commercial Drivers License, Class B, is required. Qualifications in transmission line work is preferred. An interest or experience in alternative or renewable energy (wind and solar) is a plus. Full-time residency on Swan’s Island is required of the successful applicant. Compensation: $45,760 base salary, plus bonus on-call and emergency pay, telephone subsidy, and medical benefits for employee and family. Additionally, a relocation allowance is available to assist in relocating from the mainland. Interested applicants are invited to contact the Swans Island Electric Cooperative at 207-526-4336, for details and application forms.
Hudson Light and Power Department
Electrical Engineer
The Hudson Light and Power Department is conducting a search for a candidate to fill the position of Electric Engineer who will assist the Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Department.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of a BS in Electrical Engineering. Experience in Distribution is required. Knowledge of Transmission, Generation, and Power Resource Management a plus. The Hudson Light and Power Department operates an electric system with two 115 kV interconnections and a 20 MW generating plant, a 70 MW load, and serves over 13,000 customers. The Hudson Light and Power Department is an EOE, offering competitive salary and benefits.
The salary range is $72,280 to $84,203.
Send resumes, including salary history, references, and educational background to: Manager, Hudson Light and Power Department 49 Forest Avenue, Hudson, MA 01749
Town of
Belmont
Municipal Light Department
First Class Line Workers
Belmont Municipal Light Department is accepting applications for two full-time Line Worker openings. Duties include installation, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead primary and secondary distribution systems; and responses to emergencies, including standby duties. Requires a minimum of five years of line worker experience; a high school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical training, or any equivalent combination providing the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Position requires possession of a Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License and High Voltage Line Worker certification. Subject to Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements. The salary range is $24.26 to $34.98 per hour. Send resume with references to : humanresources@town.belmont.ma.us or apply at the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478. Positions open until filled.
The Peabody Municipal Light Plant
Electric Distribution Division Manager
The Human Resource Department of the PMLP is actively seeking to hire a qualified applicant to lead our Electric Distribution Division. This key position is an integral part of the PMLP Team and is responsible for planning, designing, coordinating, scheduling and supervising the construction, maintenance and operation of the transmission, distribution and metering systems. The successful candidate should possess expertise in project management, contract administration, and construction and maintenance of electrical equipment along with the ability to communicate effectively. A minimum of Three (3) to Five (5) years experience managing electric utility maintenance and operation personnel as well as supervising electric utility line construction projects is preferred. The PMLP offers an excellent salary/benefit package. Annual salary range for this position is $91,705 - $114,324. The PMLP services approximately 25,000 customers in Peabody and South Lynnfield and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Angela Federico, Human Resource Department, Peabody Municipal Light Plant, 201 Warren Street, Extension, Peabody, MA 01960 or by email to afederico@pmlp.com.
Peabody Municipal Light Plant
First Class Lineworker/Troubleman
The Human Resource Department of the PMLP is currently accepting applications for the position of First Class Lineworker/Troubleman (M/F). Interested applicants for this position should possess a valid and active Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution. The PMLP offers an excellent salary/benefit package. The hourly salary for this position is up to $36.24 per hour. The PMLP services approximately 25,000 customers in Peabody and South Lynnfield and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants should apply to Angela Federico, Human Resources Department, Peabody Municipal Light Plants, 201 Warren Street Extension, Peabody, MA 01960, 978/573-1155 or by email to afederico@pmlp.com
The Peabody Municipal Light Plant
Senior Electrical Engineer
The Human Resource Department of the PMLP is looking to fill the position of Senior Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate should have engineering knowledge and experience involving the design, operation, and maintenance of high voltage substations, electric distribution, and transmission systems. The Sr. Electrical Engineer will be responsible for writing job orders and coordinating projects involving new residential and commercial/industrial developments, as well as maintenance projects on the aforementioned systems. Duties include preparing equipment specifications, approving drawings, placing equipment orders, and coordinating all phases of construction work. This position is also responsible for testing high voltage cables, cable fault finding, and relay testing. The engineer will serve on-call for 24 hours a day for serious malfunctions of the distribution, transmission, and substation systems. Substation technical experience, as well as experience in managing large scale substation projects is a plus. Knowledge and experience of power supply resource planning and interaction with the ISO is also highly regarded. A minimum of Five (5) years of directly related experience. B.S.E.E. Degree required. The PMLP offers an excellent salary/benefit package. Annual salary range for this position is $63,633 to $79,167. The PMLP services approximately 25,000 customers in Peabody and South Lynnfield and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants should submit resumes to Angela Federico, Human Resource Department, Peabody Municipal Light Plant, 201 Warren Street, Extension, Peabody, MA 01960 or by email to afederico@pmlp.com
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Calais, Maine
Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative, Inc., a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, is conducting a search for a well-qualified individual for the position of Chief Financial Officer due to the promotion of the current CFO. This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer and offers a great opportunity for professional growth for a highly motivated individual. The qualified candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration.The position is responsible for the overall finances of the Cooperative. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: financial reporting; financial forecasting & planning; annual budgeting; loan applications; working with RUS and external auditors.The position is in charge of accounting, billing, credit/collections, human resources, and office administrative personnel. Directly reporting to the position is the Finance Manager and Manager of Credit and Collections.
Experience should include: accounting policies & procedures; budgeting; and financial forecasting. Prior experience at an electric cooperative would be preferred. For such applicants, RUS loan fund accounting procedures and RUS work order system experience is desirable. The successful applicant must be self-motivated, dependable, have a high degree of integrity, and possess strong leadership capabilities.
The Cooperative is an RUS, CFC, and CoBank borrower; a member of NISC; and utilizes the Hunt Turtle system. In a recent customer survey, the Cooperative received a 93% overall customer satisfaction rating and a score of 87 for the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), which was 16 points higher than the energy utilities industry average.
Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative has approximately 12,500 meters and total utility plant of $43.5 million. The Co-op’s headquarters is located in Calais, Maine which is approximately 90 miles east of Bangor, Maine and is in the vicinity of Acadia National Park. Calais provides the benefits of a small town environment with excellent recreational activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, and fresh- & salt- water boating.
The cooperative offers a substantial NRECA benefits package including defined benefit and 401K retirement plans, medical, dental and life insurance. Salary for this position is extremely competitive with other cooperatives on a regional and national basis and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants should send a confidential resume with recent salary history and three professional references by May 25, 2007 to:
Scott Hallowell
Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative, Inc.P.O. Box 425Calais, ME 04619-0425
scotth@emec.com
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company
MMWEC is the Massachusetts joint action agency for electric public power utilities. As a well-respected power supply agency, we have an exciting opportunity for the individual with a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
Enterprise Risk Manager
This new position will be working with managers in establishing an effective Risk Management Program. Responsible for development, implementation and ensuring adherence to enterprise risk management policies; establishing the accountability and authority for enterprise risk management in the various departments. Oversee the development of company-wide and business unit-specific risk tolerances as well as monitoring and analyzing corporate projects and supply/trading transactions relative to ERM. Must have ability to understand the various types of risk associated with a Public Power Joint Action Agency. Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work on diverse initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated. Experience: College degree with a minimum 5 years progressive ERM experience required.
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