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Current openings
Plant Engineer
Location
Big Stone Plant
Responsibilities
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, the Plant Engineer will maintain and improve Big Stone Plant’s operations and efficiencies. Our successful employees ensure that our customers and communities have the power they need for modern life.
Examples of those activities will include:
· Manage a wide variety of plant improvement projects which will include plant thermal performance engineering.
· Advise on technical expertise to other departments consistent with reducing operating costs and increasing plant availability.
Qualifications
We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are motivated to complete complex projects with many potential variables while aligning with our core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:
· There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient and effective communicators through the challenges that sometimes come with change.
· A strategic growth mindset with exceptional analytical and project management skills will allow you to conceive solutions and successfully implement them.
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
· Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code as well as the American Society of Civil Engineers standards is beneficial and a plus in candidates.
· This role can be physical at times and a candidate will be expected to be able to work in an environment that can contain variable conditions.
· Maintenance of a valid driver’s license is required.
Offering:
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help them thrive in their career experience and goals, we offer:
· Competitive wage & benefit package.
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health insurance plan options
· Training – our average employee spends hours in training and development each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 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!
· Access to mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc.
Resume deadline
May 01, 2025Land Specialist
Location
Jamestown, ND
Responsibilities
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, the Land Specialist will lead land and land rights acquisition and disposal. Our successful employees ensure that our customers and communities have the power they need for modern life.
Some examples of those activities include:
• Secure land rights through permits, licenses, easements, purchases, and other agreements
• Conduct title research to determine which parties must be included in various project discussions.
• Collaborate with various teams to determine line route selection.
• Lead settlements of damage claims as applicable.
• Our service territory includes ND and MN and travel, sometimes overnight, to various locations within those states will be necessary to be successful.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for candidates who possess the following skills and traits:
• There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change.
• This role is heavily collaborative, so someone who is team-oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed and enjoy the role.
• You’ll love this role if you’re detail-oriented while able to see the big picture.
• Project and contract management experience utilizing tools and/or techniques in developing, managing, and implementing multiple projects and contracts concurrently.
• A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting or equivalent work experience.
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 $57,000 - $72,000 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 01, 2025Relay Technician
Location
Jamestown, ND
Responsibilities
OTP is seeking a full-time Relay Technician to be located in Jamestown, ND.
Relay Technicians’ days vary, some duties will include making periodic tests of differential, directional, overcurrent, underfrequency, and other types of relays in service in Otter Tail Power Company substations. Test and adjust new relays as they are received prior to initial installation and maintain records on all new relays. They must be able to operate all test equipment. The candidate will be required to specialize in relay testing and be very knowledgeable in system protective schemes. They will make minor print revision and prepare reports on substation protective scheme checkout. They will travel throughout the entire system and perform all duties in a manner consistent with all company safety rules and use equipment and protection as required.
Qualifications
We’re seeking candidates who have a thorough knowledge of all electrical equipment and testing instruments. The candidate must have three to five years' experience as a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent experience. Their Educational background should include electrical or electronics trade school associate degree. They must be able to work with fellow employees and be free to travel to all parts of the system.
We believe employment is a partnership and to support our talent, we offer competitive wage and benefit package including employee stock ownership options, retirement savings fund with employer match, health insurance plan options and more. The expected base compensation for this role is $117,000 USD annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Resume deadline
May 02, 2025Administrative Assistant
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
We have an opening for an Administrative Assistant in the Customer Care Department in Fergus Falls, MN.
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.
Qualifications
Provide administrative support for multiple areas including, Customer Care, Customer Service, Sales & Program Implementation, Retail Energy Solutions, and Customer Experience. This position also provides backup support to areas such as the Customer Service Centers, and the General Office switchboard. Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communications for any of the areas mentioned above. Provides support to customer facing programs. Prepare and distribute various daily, weekly, monthly reports/meeting notes including dictation/transcription. Serve as purchase card coordinator.
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 $37,000 - $45,000 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 02, 2025Lead Lineman
Location
Harvey, ND
Responsibilities
We have an immediate opening for a Lead Lineman in Harvey, ND.
Successful applicant will supervise, direct and work with the crew to erect and install, maintain or repair overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations; where necessary, frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment; string, sag and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformer and other equipment; trim trees, replace such equipment as broken insulators, split crossarms, cutouts, ties, faulty clamps or braces; and perform similar replacement or repair work as necessary on routine patrol or to clear up storm damage. Use electrical instruments, operate hydraulic equipment, and work out of an aerial basket.
Qualifications
We believe employment is a partnership and to support our talent, we offer competitive wage and benefit package including employee stock ownership options, retirement savings fund with employer match, health insurance plan options and more. The expected base compensation for this role is $119,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Resume deadline
May 02, 2025
