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Substation Electrician

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Moorhead Public Service

Moorhead, MN (In Person)

$104,353 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/3/2026

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Job Description

  • DO
NOT APPLY ON INDEED.COM
  • MPS
APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED
  • APPLICATIONS
ARE AVAILABLE AT
https://www.mpsutility.com/index.php/en/employment-opportunities/newest-jobs•
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, this position installs, repairs, and replaces electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of Moorhead Public Service's (MPS') machinery and equipment, to ensure power is supplied to all internal and external clients without disruption.
JOB DUTIES OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Performs high voltage substation inspections and maintenance on transformers, switches, oil circuit breakers, metalclad switchgear, relays, controls, and meters.
  • Installs, replaces, repairs, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical systems in the water plant, generation plant, and other utility locations.
  • Installs, replaces, repairs, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).
  • Operates switches and breakers inside substations.
  • Assists with the installation and testing of electric meters.
  • Maintains boilers in MPS' Water Treatment Plant.
  • Inspects and approves dual-heating installations.
  • Attends and participates in job safety and training programs.
  • Performs other duties as requested.
COMPETENCIES
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be competent in the following areas:
  • Must be able to exhibit kindness and understanding, and be fair-minded and reasonable. Must be approachable and exhibit good judgment when handling personal issues. Must be confidential and protect the privacy of all employees.
  • Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs workflows and procedures.
  • Must be able to handle problems of the job on a regular basis. Employees may be involved in situations where conflict occurs between employees, customers, or other parties. Regardless of the problems or issues that may occur, the individual must be able to resolve them effectively.
  • Able to articulate and drive the need for timely, high-quality results.
Motivates by personal example of hard work and is dedicated to results. Internally driven to achieve high personal standards. Institutes systems to monitor progress and ensure sustainable results. Anticipates, diagnoses, and works through roadblocks. Continually seeks to improve work results and methods.
Pay:
$39.53
  • $60.
81 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person Substation Electrician 215 Highway 75 North, Moorhead, MN 56560 $39.53
  • $60.81 an hour
  • Full-time $39.53
  • $60.81 an hour
  • Full-time
  • DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED.COM
  • MPS
APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED
  • APPLICATIONS
ARE AVAILABLE AT
https://www.mpsutility.com/index.php/en/employment-opportunities/newest-jobs•
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, this position installs, repairs, and replaces electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of Moorhead Public Service's (MPS') machinery and equipment, to ensure power is supplied to all internal and external clients without disruption.
JOB DUTIES OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Performs high voltage substation inspections and maintenance on transformers, switches, oil circuit breakers, metalclad switchgear, relays, controls, and meters.
  • Installs, replaces, repairs, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical systems in the water plant, generation plant, and other utility locations.
  • Installs, replaces, repairs, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).
  • Operates switches and breakers inside substations.
  • Assists with the installation and testing of electric meters.
  • Maintains boilers in MPS' Water Treatment Plant.
  • Inspects and approves dual-heating installations.
  • Attends and participates in job safety and training programs.
  • Performs other duties as requested.
COMPETENCIES
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be competent in the following areas:
  • Must be able to exhibit kindness and understanding, and be fair-minded and reasonable. Must be approachable and exhibit good judgment when handling personal issues. Must be confidential and protect the privacy of all employees.
  • Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs workflows and procedures.
  • Must be able to handle problems of the job on a regular basis. Employees may be involved in situations where conflict occurs between employees, customers, or other parties. Regardless of the problems or issues that may occur, the individual must be able to resolve them effectively.
  • Able to articulate and drive the need for timely, high-quality results.
Motivates by personal example of hard work and is dedicated to results. Internally driven to achieve high personal standards. Institutes systems to monitor progress and ensure sustainable results. Anticipates, diagnoses, and works through roadblocks. Continually seeks to improve work results and methods.
Pay:
$39.53
  • $60.
81 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

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