Fleet Mechanic
Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative, Sidney, Montana

Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative, (LYREC), is now accepting applications for the position of Fleet Mechanic in Sidney, Montana. LYREC is a rural electric cooperative providing electric service to our members in six counties in eastern Montana and western North Dakota.

This position is accountable for keeping LYREC’s fleet vehicles and support vehicles in good working order. Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains fleet vehicles and other production equipment. Maintains documentation accompanying repairs and servicing of LYREC’s vehicles.
Basic Duties:

  • Diagnose, repair and maintenance of both gas and diesel truck engines, suspension, brakes, and other standard vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Fabricate new equipment and modifications to existing equipment. Repair tools as needed.
  • Exceptional trouble shooting skills and the aptitude to learn several types of equipment.
  • Maintain fleet records including, but not limited to, maintenance work to be done, fuel consumption and inventory.
  • Demonstrates safety while working.
  • Stay informed of advancements in technology by attending workshops and/or classes offered by vendors and technical schools.
  • Efficient use of forklift for accepting deliveries and moving freight.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Works effectively with others. Open to suggestions and opposing ideas. Adaptable to change.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.
  • Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including office, warehouse, yard and in the field.
  • Must be willing and able to accept calls for equipment repair at any time, day, or night, in various weather conditions.
  • Work requires using equipment that, if not used properly, may cause injuries.
  • Exposure to chemicals and other substances that, if not used correctly with the provided safety equipment, may cause injuries.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push/pull, grasp, handle, reach, apply forces with out-stretched arm away from body, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, twist, climb, stand, and walk.

Engineering & Member Services Technician
Verendrye Electric Cooperative, Minot

POSITION SUMMARY AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Performs installation, technical trouble shooting, maintenance and repair on the cooperative's SCADA (Supervisory control and Data acquisition) system, automated distribution system, Load management system, advanced metering system, data communications systems, fiber optic installations, computerized control systems, uninterruptible power systems, and other electric/electronic equipment relating to power distribution.

 

Implementing the cooperative's shop and field meter testing program. Field inspection of on-site metering installations. Reviews metering data for accuracy.

 

Perform testing, maintenance, inspection and repair of high and low voltage electrical apparatus including: voltage regulators, circuit breakers, reclosers, transformers, control panels, switchgear and insulating fluid analysis.

 

Performing underground fault and line location duties.

 

Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of load management receivers.

 

Installation, testing, and maintenance of automated smart metering equipment. Inspects member loads to ensure proper rate structure.

 

Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of phase converter equipment and variable frequency drives, heating and cooling equipment as a service to our members.

 

Works with members on renewable energy systems such Solar systems and other dispersed generation technologies. Performs power quality measurements and diagnosis. Troubleshoots UPS systems.

 

Works with members on cooperative promotions and energy efficiency programs, including electric heat systems, lighting, grain-handling systems, energy usage and billing inquiries.

 

Assists with engineering duties and activities, gathering of field information, site analysis of electrical load. Visits with members on electrical capacity inquiries

 

Supervision of assigned personnel.

 

Performs other duties and activities as may be assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

2 year degree in electrical or electronics technology.

North Dakota Journeymen Electrician’s license preferred.

Utility experience or industrial, commercial, residential experience.

Experience with Hi & Low voltage electric power systems desirable

Experience with computers, MS Software, Data communications

Good written and oral communications skills

 

To apply, please visit https://www.verendrye.com/content/employment-opportunities

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