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President / General Manager
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative, Marion, Illinois
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (SIPC), through its search consultant, seeks an exceptional and strong leader to fill the President/GM position.

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative is a generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale electric power to seven member distribution cooperatives and three wholesale customers in Illinois.

Annual revenues are $200M and assets are approaching $1B. SIPC owns coal fired and natural-gas fired generation plants which are located in Williamson and Washington Counties, Illinois. In addition, SIPC has long term power contracts for hydro in the TVA region and wind located in Paxton, Illinois. With cooperatives and customers located throughout the southern portion of Illinois, it owns and operates over 900 miles of high-voltage transmission and multiple substations.

SIPC member cooperatives provide electricity to over 100,000 end-use customers. The service area is primarily residential and agricultural although some members have seen increased load from the resurgence of the local coal industry. Total population served approximates 250,000 people.

SIPC is directed by a 28 member board of directors. Each member distribution cooperative is represented by their general manager and three of their directors. The board meets monthly and sets the policy for the organization.

The President/GM, appointed by the Board of Directors, serves as the top executive of SIPC and reports to the board representing specific districts within its vast service territory. The incumbent keeps the board informed of major developments related to operations, legislation and regulations, future planning and other activities, and provides recommendations to the board on policy matters. The board relies on the President/GM as an authoritative power industry professional for a strategic industry prospective for the industry developments.

This position requires skill and leadership in managing diverse functions and developing a centralized operation with enhanced awareness of cost efficiency and safety. Through subordinate staff, the incumbent directs the activities of over 125 employees and is responsible for selecting and developing the senior management team and providing for orderly management succession.

This position maintains constant liaison with member systems, statewide rural electric association, legislators and political parties, and labor and agriculture groups to assist and strengthen cooperative efforts and to maintain and strengthen SIPC. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for directing the generation of electricity to meet member system demands, transmission of electricity, financial planning, and the development of administrative procedures and representation of SIPC on a local and national level.

Candidates must project a professional and positive attitude, be a team builder, have a strong work ethic, be honest in all dealings, have a collaborative consensus building management style and work well with the employees, member systems and the board. They must have the ability to develop positive long term relationships with its member systems, community organizations, state and federal legislators, associated regional and national organizations, and the board.

The desirable candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 15 years of senior management experience in the electric utility industry. Experience with a generation and transmission cooperative is preferred. A graduate degree in business or finance is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with energy & regulatory issues on a state or national level; competitive open market pricing; and will actively participate in national, state, and local related organizations representing SIPC.

SIPC offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package and extremely competitive pay. For more information on SIPC, go to www.sipower.org

Application packages require a cover letter, resume, recent salary history, along with six professional and three personal references, submitted by email only, no later than August 31, 2013 to:

LANGLEY & ASSOCIATES EXECUTIVE SEARCH, INC.
Attn: Carol M. Langley, President
(303) 694-2228 Office
(303) 888-4012 Cell
Email: cmlangley@earthlink.net
All information kept strictly confidential – An EOE

President & CEO
Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative, Rosholt, Wisconsin.
Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative (CWEC), a four county electric cooperative, headquartered in Rosholt, Wisconsin seeks experienced leader. Position available immediately.

This individual will report to a seven (7) member Board. Cooperative has staff of 29 employees, 1,422 miles of line and approximately 8,000 meters. Majority of our members are rural residential.

Minimum Qualifications: A four year degree in finance, engineering, management or a related degree with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible management (supervisory) experience is required. Utility/utility-related environment experience preferred. Working knowledge in areas to include finance/budgeting, power supply, economic development, and engineering/operations. Prefer MIP graduate. Experience in union environment helpful. Applicant must have excellent communications, strategic leadership, and proven relationship building skills. Community involvement is an expectation.

Will consider associate degree plus ten (10) years of above experiences.

Selected candidate must relocate/reside to within 25 miles of the cooperative headquarters.

CWEC offers a competitive salary with experience and qualifications and an excellent benefits program. Visit our website at www.cwecoop.com.

Submit cover letter and resume to:
CWEC Recruitment
PO Box 0692
La Crosse, WI 54602-0692

Board will initially review applications in late June 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

EOE/M/F

Video production coordinator
Mid-Rivers Communications, Glendive, Mont.
Exciting career opportunity in a creative field working for a progressive communications company. Minimum of an Associate’s Degree with experience in video production and digital editing. Must have thorough knowledge of and interest in all aspects of the video production process, including concept development, script creation, taping, and post-production. Requires current understanding of modern digital video production equipment, digital video editors, digital asset management, photo editing programs, sound capture and lighting, and digital editing and graphic design skills. Should have experience with the production of live events and experience both behind and in front of the camera. Must be a people person and a self-starter capable of managing a project from beginning to end. Strong communications skills, able to coordinate with other employees and community members. Must have the ability to understand and adhere to all legal requirements of taping and airing video content. Must be able to conduct technical aspects of taping, editing and airing local video content with minimal supervisory guidance. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License. Knowledge of the local area would be very beneficial. Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of normal working hours.

Seasonal construction worker / seasonal combination technician
Mid-Rivers Communications, Glendive, Mont.
Competitive wages coupled with an excellent opportunity to learn valuable trade skills in Buried Cable Construction (Fiber Optics) and the Telecommunications field. Motivated individuals will gain exposure to a specialized industry, heavy equipment operation, and be able to work towards their CDL. No experience required, however must be able to be trained to operate construction equipment and perform construction duties/and or be able to be trained in the Outside Plant job duties. Reporting Locations: To Be Determined Positions will remain open until filled. If interested in applying, please complete a company application and forward to (applications can be located at www.midrivers.com): Human Resource Administrator Mid-Rivers Communications 105 Seven Mile Drive Glendive, MT 59330 Mid-Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin. In addition, unless the reasonable demands of the position require it, applicants are considered without regard to age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex. Mid-Rivers will consider making reasonable accommodation for applicants with physical or mental disabilities if it will allow them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Purchasing & warehouse person/building & grounds custodian
Mid-Rivers Communications, Circle, Mont.
Minimum entrance requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. Experience in purchasing procedures, inventory control, materials storage and handling desirable. Computer skills are mandatory. Knowledge of building maintenance is desirable but not required. Must have a valid Montana Driver’s License and must also have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. If interested in applying, please complete a company application which can be obtained at www.midrivers.com any Mid-Rivers' Business Office or any local Job Service. Submit the completed application to Human Resource Administrator at the above address. Review of applications will begin on May 17, 2013. Position will remain open until filled. Mid-Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin. In addition, unless the reasonable demands of the position require it, applicants are considered without regard to age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex. Mid-Rivers will consider making reasonable accommodation for applicants with physical or mental disabilities if it will allow them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Dispatch & repair technician (2)
Mid-Rivers Communications, Glendive, Mont.
Dispatch & Repair Technician - Glendive MT Are you looking for a career with a technology company that provides good working conditions and a chance for advancement? If you have skills in IT or electronics and you are a problem solver who enjoys working with people then you may be interested in applying for a Dispatch & Repair Technician (located in Glendive, MT). Computer skills are required along with experience in personal computer hardware and software maintenance and an emphasis on Internet applications (i.e. web browsers, E-mail, Internet connection applications). Customer service and interpersonal skills are required. Knowledge of other telecommunication services, such as cellular, Internet, cable television and data services are desirable.

Central office technician
Mid-Rivers Communications, Glendive, Mont.
Position requires that individual must live close enough to reporting location so that individual is able to respond in the time allotted. Mid-Rivers Communications, a diverse provider of telecommunications services to a large area of central and eastern Montana is seeking a motivated individual to fill a telecommunications technician position in Glendive, Montana. An applicant with an associates degree in electronics is preferred but not required. It is desirable to have a working knowledge of digital central office equipment. A working knowledge of fiber optic equipment along with a working knowledge of softswitch operation and IP/Data networking experience is desired. It is also desirable to have a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity (AC and DC) and a good understanding of digital theory. Due to our diverse service offering, a strong working knowledge of CATV headends and plant distribution equipment coupled with cable modem and internet operation over a coaxial network, cellular switching, radio access network (RAN) operation and microwave radio would be beneficial. Computer skills are required.

Accounting clerk
Mid-Rivers Communications, Circle, Mont.
Minimum entrance requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent. Typing and computer skills are mandatory. Performs general accounting functions. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License.

If interested in applying for any of the above positions, please complete a company application which can be obtained at www.midrivers.com, any Mid-Rivers' Business Office or any local Job Service. Submit the completed application to Human Resource Administrator at:

Human Resource Office
105 Seven Mile Drive
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3336 or 1-800-452-2288
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mid-Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin. In addition, unless the reasonable demands of the position require it, applicants are considered without regard to age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex. Mid-Rivers will consider making reasonable accommodation for applicants with physical or mental disabilities if it will allow them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Chief Executive Officer
Henry County REMC, New Castle, Ind.
Henry County REMC is seeking candidates for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The cooperative employs a staff of 25 and serves 7,794 members and 9,625 meters over 1,027 miles of energized line. The offices are located in New Castle, Ind. The cooperative serves Henry county and parts of Delaware, Fayette, Hancock, Madison, Randolph, Rush and Wayne counties.

The board seeks a people-oriented leader who possesses outstanding communication and management skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at keeping the board continually informed and educated about cooperative operations. Leading and developing the staff are critical skill requirements for this role. The successful candidate will easily engage membership and grow existing relationships with local government and economic development related organizations. Henry County REMC has begun several key initiatives and the selected candidate will demonstrate an ability to continue this momentum.

Position Requirements:
--Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, management, accounting or a related field is required.
--Electric utility industry experience is required.
--Five to seven years of increasingly responsible leadership experience is preferred.
--The successful candidate will be required to live within the cooperative service territory within three to four months of accepting the job offer.

Henry County REMC offers a competitive salary and benefits package consistent with the industry and representative of the market.

Candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, resume including professional references and/or letters of recommendation, and salary requirements. Complete applications should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, May 8, to hr@isa.coop. Henry County REMC requests no phone calls about this position. Questions may be directed in writing to the email address listed above. All applications are confidential.

President/CEO
Cornbelt Energy Corporation, Bloomington, IL
Corn Belt Energy Corporation (CBEC), through its search consultant, seeks an exceptional leader to succeed its long-time President/CEO who retires in 2013.

Corn Belt will celebrate its 75th Anniversary this year. Founded in 1938 as a not-for-profit electric cooperative, CBEC now serves over 34,000 households and businesses throughout 18 counties in Central Illinois. CBEC maintains over 5,400 miles of energized line throughout its vast territory and purchases its wholesale power from Wabash Valley Power Association, a generation and transmission cooperative based in Indianapolis. CBEC also supplies natural gas to Nicor Gas customers in Illinois through the Customer Select program.

In 1999, Corn Belt Energy Cooperative and Illinois Valley Electric Cooperative merged and became Corn Belt Energy Corporation (CBEC), one of the largest energy cooperatives in Illinois. CBEC is owned by the electric members it serves and is committed to providing reliable, affordable electric power. Over the past 75 years, the membership base has changed dramatically with increased numbers of urban, suburban and commercial customers. CBEC is a growing cooperative with 500 to 1,000 new meters added annually. With a total utility plant of $186M and total assets of $175M, CBEC has an excellent equity ratio and a strong cash position. The Cooperative provides employment to 85 full time dedicated employees.

In 2002, CBEC built a new Central Region headquarters facility located in Bloomington, with its Northern Region serviced by the facilities in Princeton, IL.

The President/CEO, appointed by the Board of Directors, serves as the top executive of CBEC and reports to a 13 member board representing specific districts within its vast service territory.

Candidates should have proven senior management experience in the electric utility industry and experience in, or knowledge of, the areas of strategic planning, finance and accounting, member relations, personnel, and electric operations. It is mandatory the incumbent have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and excellent oral and written communications skills. Experience in the electric cooperative program is a plus.

Candidates must project a professional and positive attitude, be a team builder, have a strong work ethic, be honest in all dealings, have a collaborative consensus building management style and work well with the employees and the board. They must have the ability to develop positive long term relationships with the consumer members, community organizations, state and federal legislators, associated regional and national organizations, and the board.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, vision, advice and assistance to the board concerning industry changes, strategic planning, business objectives, and policy needs that support the cooperative’s mission and provide effective guidance for overall operations for the electric cooperative.

It is required that the successful candidate hold a bachelor’s degree; or ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A strong financial background and experience dealing with power supply issues is a plus. Labor relations/union bargaining experience is also a plus.

The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with energy & regulatory issues on a state or national level; competitive open market pricing; and will actively participate in national, state, and local related organizations representing CBE. The incumbent attends board meetings and is active in the Statewide Association, AIEC; and also serves as the Member Representative on the G&T board, WVPA.

With a full NRECA benefit package, annual compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The incumbent should begin work in the fall of 2013.

Application packages require a cover letter, resume, recent salary history, along with six professional and three personal references, submitted by email only, no later than July 31, 2013 to:

LANGLEY & ASSOCIATES EXECUTIVE SEARCH, INC.
Attn: Carol M. Langley, President
(303) 694-2228 Office
(303) 888-4012 Cell
Email: cmlangley@earthlink.net
All information kept strictly confidential – An EOE

Journeyman Lineworker
Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, Columbus
Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative has a position opening for a full-time Journeyman Lineworker. Duties include construction, maintenance and repair work on distribution and transmission lines and related facilities. Requires a high school diploma and Lineworker school certificate. Valid class A CDL driver's license is preferred. Position will be based out of the Columbus, N.D., office.

This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit program. Qualified applicants should fill out an application which can be obtained at the Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative office in Columbus, or by calling the Burke-Divide office and requesting it be sent. It can also be downloaded from www.bdec.coop.

The application should be mailed or emailed along with a resume and three references to:
Eric Sieg, Operations Supervisor
Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative
P.O. Box 6
Columbus, ND 58727
eric@bdec.coop

Application deadline is May 10, 2013.

Power Systems Dispatcher
Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative, Williston
Mountrail-Williams Electric Coop in Williston, ND is seeking a Power Systems Dispatcher. Applicants must be proficient with computer skills. Must have the ability to handle a variety of diverse tasks and organize work. Must have proficient communications skills – both written and oral commensurate with this position. Must be a problem solver, organized and future-oriented. Position open until filled.

Mountrail-Williams Electric offers a competitive compensation package which includes health insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, life insurance, 401k match, $750/month housing stipend. If interested please fill out an application located at the company website www.mwec.com and send an updated resume to brandyh@mwec.com or call 701-577-3765 for more information.

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker
Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Hazen

Full job description.

Seasonal Apprentice Lineworker
Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative, Inc., Flasher/Mandan

Brief Job Description: Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Apprentice Line Worker. MGS has offices in Flasher, Mandan and Ft. Yates, North Dakota. One position will be located at the Flasher office and 2 at the Mandan office. Successful applicant will perform all necessary tasks in the construction and operation of overhead and underground lines. This position also requires manual labor such as climbing poles, shoveling, digging trenches, tamping, backfilling and lifting.

Brief Job Requirements: Educational requirements are: high school graduate or equivalent and a degree from a Line Worker Training facility. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid North Dakota commercial driver’s license. All offers of employment are contingent on passing a physical and drug screening. Application form can be located at www.morgransou.com. Complete application form and submit to hr@morgransou.com.

CEO/General Manager
Grand Electric Cooperative & West River Cooperative Telephone Company, Bison, S.D.
Grand Electric Cooperative (GEC) and West River Cooperative Telephone Company (WRCTC), two cooperatives who share common management, through their executive search consultant, seek a strong leader to succeed their retiring CEO/General Manager. Full job description.

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