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Current openings
Shop Electrician
Location
Wahpeton, ND
Responsibilities
Otter Tail Power Company has an opening for a Shop Electrician in Wahpeton, ND.
Qualifications
An associate degree in Electrical or equivalent work-related experience is required. Must have a good electrical knowledge, equipment operation, maintenance and mechanical ability; be familiar with electrical testing equipment and be able to use it to determine electrical equipment malfunctions. Must be able to trace electrical circuits, solve unusual electrical and mechanical problems, and be able to devise procedures, methods and techniques to fit new and different circumstances. Must have basic knowledge of electrical equipment rating and application, be alert, able to use good judgment, and work independently.
· Competitive wage & benefit package.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $105,000. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
· Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
· Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
· Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
Resume deadline
May 23, 2025Cost Accountant
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
Description: At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees support the communities we serve by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important role in accomplishing these objectives! In the Cost Accountant role, the following activities are performed:
• Involvement in the capital process from determination of whether a project is eligible for capitalization through final plant-in-service classification while adhering to accounting guidance
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders to complete construction projects in a timely manner
• Account for jointly owned generation plant costs as a part of month-end close responsibilities
• Assist the Lead Cost Accountant with maintaining our fixed asset system, including system integrations, resolving issues, and implementing enhancements.
• Coordinate the workflow of project statuses between our different operating systems
Qualifications
Qualifications: If you enjoy interacting with many different areas and like to tackle each project as if it is like a puzzle by determining where pieces best fit, then this is the job for you!
• To be successful in this role, a degree in accounting, business, or equivalent is required.
• An ideal Cost Accountant easily comprehends how information gets to and from different systems.
• An intrinsically motivated individual that can pair efficiency with accuracy will feel good about the results that they achieve.
• An individual who can evaluate facts and apply judgement in areas where the answer is not always clear will thrive.
• Excellent time management skills and an analytical mindset are a must.
• A successful candidate will be able to work independently and interact with the team to re-prioritize workload as necessary to meet business needs.
Offering:
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.
• Competitive wage & benefit package.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $52,000 - $65,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
• Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
Resume deadline
May 30, 2025
