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Connexus® Energy · 3 hours ago

System Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Ramsey, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$41.70/hr - $54.73/hr

5+ years exp

Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity and related services to residential and commercial members. The System Operations & Maintenance Specialist role involves creating switching directions, maintaining equipment records, and coordinating preventative maintenance to ensure safe and reliable electrical service.

ElectronicsEnergyRenewable Energy

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Create and coordinate switching instructions, clearance tags, and procedures for planned and emergency situations

Create and maintain distribution apparatus and equipment records

Work closely with Distribution Design and Geographic Information System (GIS) departments to maintain the GIS database

Coordinate periodic preventative maintenance activities to assure that critical equipment is maintained and in service when needed

Qualification

Electrical distribution systemsGeographical Information System (GIS)Supervisory ControlData Acquisition (SCADA)Advanced computer skillsElectrical print readingOccupational SafetyHealth Administration (OSHA)PrioritizationMap readingCritical thinkingAttention to detail

Required

Basic knowledge of electricity. (Ohm's Law, power flow, etc.)

Training and experience in electrical distribution systems and equipment including knowledge of system design principles, construction standards, electrical connectivity, and equipment characteristics

Experience with utility distribution system switching, including knowledge of load transfers, single- and three-phase switching, capacitor switching, grounding, and tagging

Advanced computer skills and working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office products

Ability to learn and operate enterprise-wide computer applications, such as Geographical Information System, Outage Management, Work Management System, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

Proficient in map reading and electrical print reading

Ability to understand complex work orders, switching / clearance orders, and other engineering documents

Knowledge of utility construction methods

Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Electrical, and Utility Safety Standards

Preferred

Associates degree in electrical, electronics, and/or construction technology or equivalent

Five years progressive experience in utility engineering, design, staking, operations, or equivalent

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services

Accrued PTO

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition program

Employee referral program

Employee activities

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Company

Connexus® Energy

Connexus Energy has a collaborative working environment in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry of electricity and renewable energy alternatives.

Founded in 1937

Anoka, Minnesota, USA

201-500 employees