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Current openings
Lead 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 have an immediate opening for a Lead Lineman in Harvey, ND.
Must be a Journeyman Lineman with a diploma from an accredited line worker program or have equivalent experience. Must have an unrestricted interstate commercial driver’s license; positive leadership qualities and show an ability to plan, supervise and work with people and tools; an interest in teaching people working on the crew the lineman trade; thorough knowledge of electric line and underground construction, maintenance and repair; be able to work outdoors in any weather, able to climb, understand the mechanical equipment used in the trade, and have the ability to get along well with others. Successful applicant will be expected to reside within 17 miles from permanent headquarters in Harvey, ND.
We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Hiring bonus included in offer to be paid out within 6 months. Apply now!
Resume deadline
August 18, 2024Maintenance Intern at Big Stone Plant
Location
Big Stone Plant
Responsibilities
Otter Tail Power Company is pleased to offer paid craft internship opportunities at the Big Stone Power Plant, located near Big Stone City, South Dakota. This full-time internship is for 12 to 16 weeks during the Summer of 2025.
Qualifications
DESCRIPTION: Otter Tail Power Company is currently seeking qualified student applicants to fill one position for Mechanical Maintenance Intern at Big Stone Plant from May through August 2025.
QUALIFICATIONS: Looking for students in the energy technology program. The applicant must have proficient computer skills with various software applications in Microsoft such as Word, Excel, and Access. In addition, the applicant must be proficient in the use of Autodesk AutoCad software.
Applicants must be a full-time first year student in a technical college program offering training in these craft disciplines. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment aptitude test and a physical examination and background check.
Resume deadline
December 31, 2024Computer Science Intern
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
Otter Tail Power Company is currently seeking a qualified student applicant to fill a Computer Science Intern position from January 2, 2025 to March 31, 2025.
The duties of the intern include:
1. Work with End User Support team to develop a plan to upgrade remaining Windows 10 notebooks and workstations to Windows 11.
2. Work with end users to coordinate times when their notebook or workstation can be upgraded.
3. Perform the upgrade to Windows 11 either through manual remote or physical access to the notebook or workstation.
4. Ensure Bitlocker is enabled once the upgrade to Windows 11 is complete.
5. Ensure each notebook or workstation is functioning properly after the upgrade is complete.
6. Comply with company policies, procedures and external compliance requirements in performing job accountabilities.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned to address company business needs.
The position requires excellent customer service, organizational and written communication skills to work with end users and provide them with excellent service. Furthermore, the successful candidate will need strong oral communication skills and the ability to work together with people within the company.
Qualifications
Looking for students in the computer science curriculum with excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills. The applicant must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Windows for notebooks and workstations. Applicant must also have a strong understanding of the Microsoft Office environment and the ability to troubleshoot issues in the moment. Some travel may be required.
Resume deadline
December 27, 2024Journeyman or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
The strength of our grid lies in the strength of our teams and our Line Workers are everyday heroes who ensure that our customers can depend on Otter Tail Power for their modern lifestyles. OTP is seeking a full-time Journeymen or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker to be temporarily located in Fergus Falls, MN.
Line Workers’ days vary, and some duties will include maintaining or repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations. They’ll also frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment. They’ll string, sag, and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformers 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 to clear up storm damage.
Qualifications
We’re seeking candidates who have a diploma from an accredited line worker program and a valid, unrestricted interstate commercial driver's license. Candidates must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair, be able to work outdoors in any weather, be able to climb, have complete knowledge of safety rules and can get along well with others. The selected candidates will be expected to learn to use electrical instruments, to operate hydraulic equipment and to work out of an aerial basket. We also have a comprehensive apprenticeship program designed to develop great journeymen line workers. Any candidate selected will be expected to reside within 25 miles from the headquarters in Fergus Falls, MN.
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.
Resume deadline
December 23, 2024Journeyman or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker
Location
Perham, MN
Responsibilities
The strength of our grid lies in the strength of our teams and our Line Workers are everyday heroes who ensure that our customers can depend on Otter Tail Power for their modern lifestyles. OTP is seeking a full-time Journeymen or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker to be temporarily located in Perham, MN.
Line Workers’ days vary, and some duties will include maintaining or repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations. They’ll also frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment. They’ll string, sag, and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformers 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 to clear up storm damage.
Qualifications
We’re seeking candidates who have a diploma from an accredited line worker program and a valid, unrestricted interstate commercial driver's license. Candidates must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair, be able to work outdoors in any weather, be able to climb, have complete knowledge of safety rules and can get along well with others. The selected candidates will be expected to learn to use electrical instruments, to operate hydraulic equipment and to work out of an aerial basket. We also have a comprehensive apprenticeship program designed to develop great journeymen line workers. Any candidate selected will be expected to reside within 25 miles from the headquarters in Perham, MN.
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.
Resume deadline
December 23, 2024Project Coordinator
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
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 Project Coordinator role, the following activities are performed:
· Coordinate cost estimate and forecasts for internal and external projects
· Facilitate required meetings
· Track deliverables for each project identifying, and making recommendations to mitigate any risks associated with schedules, resources, filings
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.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship as you partner with various internal and external teams and stakeholders.
· A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; a degree in business or engineering is a plus.
· Project and contract management experience utilizing tools and/or techniques in developing, managing, and implementing multiple projects and contracts concurrently.
· Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams and projects and setting priorities in a constantly changing environment.
· Experience with Project Management or Data Visualization software preferred.
Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.
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 employees are provided training and development opportunities 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
January 03, 2025Business Specialist
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important role in accomplishing these objectives! In the Business Coordinator role, you will lead and support various processes across a variety of projects.
Some examples of those activities include:
· Updating and maintaining project-related records, costs, databases, and systems.
· Support contract management by tracking deliverables and change orders and appropriately taking action to keep the project moving.
· Lead and organize meetings to sustain project controls and ensure projects meet quality, budget, and timing expectations.
· Produce written reports and presentations regarding project progress.
· Coordinates with internal and external project stakeholders to communicate progress and potentially raise risk concerns as appropriate.
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.
· Must have demonstrated experience with typical office software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
· 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 preferred but we’d be excited to hear about any relevant work experience.
Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.
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 Employee stock ownership options
o Retirement savings fund with employer match
o Health insurance plan options
· Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities 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
December 27, 2024Journeyman or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
The strength of our grid lies in the strength of our teams and our Line Workers are everyday heroes who ensure that our customers can depend on Otter Tail Power for their modern lifestyles. OTP is seeking a full-time Journeymen or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker to be with the Aerial Basket Crew temporarily located in Fergus Falls, MN.
Line Workers’ days vary, and some duties will include maintaining or repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations. They’ll also frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment. They’ll string, sag, and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformers 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 to clear up storm damage.
Qualifications
We’re seeking candidates who have a diploma from an accredited line worker program and a valid, unrestricted interstate commercial driver's license. Candidates must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair, be able to work outdoors in any weather, be able to climb, have complete knowledge of safety rules and can get along well with others. The selected candidates will be expected to learn to use electrical instruments, to operate hydraulic equipment and to work out of an aerial basket. We also have a comprehensive apprenticeship program designed to develop great journeymen line workers. This role will work on a traveling transmission and distribution repair crew, requiring regular travel from the base location in Fergus Falls, MN.
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.
Resume deadline
December 27, 2024Journeyman or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker
Location
Rolla, ND
Responsibilities
The strength of our grid lies in the strength of our teams and our Line Workers are everyday heroes who ensure that our customers can depend on Otter Tail Power for their modern lifestyles. OTP is seeking a full-time Journeymen or Apprentice Electrical Line Worker to be temporarily located in Rolla, ND.
Line Workers’ days vary, and some duties will include maintaining or repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems and substations. They’ll also frame and erect poles and attach necessary fixtures and equipment. They’ll string, sag, and splice conductors (wires) and connect transformers 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 to clear up storm damage.
Qualifications
We’re seeking candidates who have a diploma from an accredited line worker program and a valid, unrestricted interstate commercial driver's license. Candidates must have knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair, be able to work outdoors in any weather, be able to climb, have complete knowledge of safety rules and can get along well with others. The selected candidates will be expected to learn to use electrical instruments, to operate hydraulic equipment and to work out of an aerial basket. We also have a comprehensive apprenticeship program designed to develop great journeymen line workers. Any candidate selected will be expected to reside within 25 miles from the headquarters in Rolla, ND.
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.
Resume deadline
January 03, 2025
