Careers
Are you interested in a career in the electric utility industry? Bookmark this page and check back often for opportunities at Otter Tail Power Company.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Current openings
Wind Farm Supervisor
Location
Wind Farm Site or Jamestown, North Dakota
Responsibilities
We’re looking for a Wind Farm Supervisor for our Merricourt Wind Energy Center.
Join our more than 780 dedicated employees! You’ll be accountable for the operation and maintenance of the Vestas fleet and completion of capital projects. You’ll work closely with operations and maintenance contractors and negotiate with operators, suppliers, and contractors to ensure our wind farm is efficiently and effectively producing electricity.
Qualifications
For this role, we prefer a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering. We are looking for someone familiar with the operations and maintenance of Vestas V110 turbines and preferably with training in Vestas turbines and converters. Must be familiar with NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, policies, and procedures and have an in-depth understanding of underground distribution systems. We require knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to apply that knowledge to analyze turbine performance, inventory needs, maintenance schedules, and billing anomalies and provide weekly and monthly reporting. Must be able to manage contracted labor, perform cost/benefit analysis of new materials, and resolve material failure trends with suppliers to make appropriate changes. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.
The successful applicant will need to reside within 25 miles of the wind farm or in Jamestown, ND.
Resume deadline
August 21, 2019Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page.
Administrative Assistant
Location
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Responsibilities
Provide support for multiple areas. This position also provides backup support to areas such as the Idea Center, Customer Service Centers, and the General Office switchboard. Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communications. Identify, research, interpret, and obtain information for economic development consultants to assist with active projects or perspective projects. Prepare and distribute various daily, weekly, monthly reports/meeting notes including dictation/transcription. Serve as purchase card coordinator.
Qualifications
A two-year business or administrative assistant degree or equivalent work experience is required. Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point. Must have excellent writing, organization, interpersonal communications, work prioritization and data collection skills. Must be able to problem solve and understand information to facilitate compiling and tracking of action items for multiple projects; and adapt to managing multiple data computer systems. Must have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. High attention to detail is critical.
Resume deadline
August 23, 2019Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page.
Service Representative/Lineman
Location
Velva, North Dakota
Responsibilities
Operate the electrical distribution system and serves as the Company representative in the designated group of towns. Installs, removes or replaces meters in customer establishments. Install and maintain service lines, receiving customer complaints and performing necessary repair work to overhead distribution or service facilities.
Qualifications
Applicants must be sufficiently qualified as a Journeyman Lineman with a minimum of four years of experience and be able to do necessary emergency repair work. Must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair. Must be able to assume responsibilities for area operations, maintain favorable public relations, and supervise and instruct assistants as necessary. Must have a valid unrestricted interstate commercial driver’s license. Successful applicant will be expected to reside within 17 miles of permanent headquarters in Velva, North Dakota.
Resume deadline
August 26, 2019Apply online at Otter Tail Power Company Jobs page.
