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NOW HIRING: Field Engineer (Mesa Office)
Posted: 04/30/24
Salary: $79,040 to $126,000
Application Deadline: Until filled
Big Bend Electric Cooperative Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer for our Mesa, WA location. Mesa is located approximately 30 miles north of Pasco, WA (Tri-Cities). Come join our co-op utility where our employees enjoy a four-day workweek, generous benefits package and a team atmosphere!
Job Description
- Perform power line assessment and engineering required to support the design, construction, review, maintenance, and accounting of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities.
- Develop proposed distribution line extensions and/or upgrades, contracts, obtain permits, create electronic staking sheets, estimates and material pick lists, and perform field staking of line necessary to provide the requested service or distribution system upgrade and/or addition.
- Meets with Cooperative members and the public initiating service or system change requests and provides assistance in answering technical questions.
Preferred Qualifications
AA/AS in Engineering Technology or related field of study. Five years experience performing overhead and underground distribution line design and staking certification or equivalent training.
Beneficial Knowledge
ANSI, IEEE, NESC, NEC and WAC standards; thorough knowledge of RUS standards; MS Office; project management; AC circuit fundamentals; the following software packages: ALCOA sag/tension: OSMOSE pole loading: underground cable pull planner: AutoCAD and GIS mapping systems.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K with employer match, pension retirement plan, generous personal leave accrual, phone, FR clothing, and fuel stipend.
Pre-employment screening
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, background check and drug test.
Submit Application and Resume to:
Mark Hay, P.E.
Manager of Engineering
Big Bend Electric Cooperative
PO Box 348
Ritzville WA 99169
Email: mhay@bbec.org
Phone: (509) 659-1700
Application for Employment (PDF)
Field Engineer Job Description (PDF)
NOW HIRING: Journeyman Lineman (Mesa Office)
Posted: 04/25/24
Salary: $58.21 per hour
Application Deadline: Until filled
Big Bend Electric Cooperative Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Lineman for our Mesa, WA location. Mesa is located approximately 30 miles north of Pasco, WA (Tri-Cities). Come join our co-op utility where our employees enjoy a four-day workweek, generous benefits package and a team atmosphere!
Job Description
Constructs and installs overhead and underground distribution lines. Work processes include, digging holes, setting poles, climbing poles, stringing wire, trenching for underground primary and secondary, installing transformers, regulators, reclosers, installing metering and reading meters.
Requirements
- Certified Journeyman Lineman
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with CDL Class A
- First aid, CPR certification and pole top rescue.
- Applicants must possess the physical abilities to perform strenuous work (able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the workday).
- Must be willing and available for after-hours call outs.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K with employer match, pension retirement plan, relocation expenses, generous personal leave accrual, phone stipend, mileage stipend and FR allowance.
Pre-employment screening
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, background check and drug test.
The applicant must reside within 35 miles of the Mesa office or will have 1 year to relocate within that distance.
Submit Application and Resume to:
Big Bend Electric Cooperative
PO Box 348itzville WA 99169
Email: admin@bbec.org
Phone: (509) 659-1700
Application for Employment (PDF)
Journeyman Lineman Job Description (PDF)
NOW HIRING: Journeyman Meterman (Mesa Office)
Posted: 03/07/24
Salary: $64.03 per hour
Application Deadline: Until filled
Big Bend Electric Cooperative Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Meterman for our Mesa, WA location. Mesa is located approximately 30 miles north of Pasco, WA (Tri-Cities).
Journeymen Linemen: don’t have your meterman certification? No problem, meterman apprenticeship training and certification will be provided for the right candidate.
Come join our co-op utility where our employees enjoy a four-day workweek, generous benefits package and a team atmosphere!
Job Description
- Responsible for work related to the wiring, construction, operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of metering and protection systems, and SCADA equipment.
- Install, test, repair and maintain all types, sizes and voltages of meters.
- Perform meter shop activities including operating all test equipment, programming, software interface with electronic meters and meter database support.
- Maintain the meter stock.
- Investigates and resolves member metering and power quality issues and complaints.
- Works in conjunction with the Substation Wireman, to load and test device settings, troubleshoot devices and wiring, and equipment issues. Troubleshoot device and equipment malfunctions, and test reclosers and voltage regulators before installation in the field.
- Works with Manager of Engineering to assist in the inspection of new substation construction, especially as it relates to protective device wiring, meter wiring, BPA metering, etc.
- Full job description available on our website www.bbec.org
Requirements
- Certified Journeyman Lineman
- High School diploma or GED
- Position must also complete a certified and acceptable Journeyman Meterman apprenticeship program (if you don’t already possess a Journeyman Meterman certification).
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with CDL Class A
- First aid and CPR certification
- Additional consideration will be given for evidence of successful completion of technical or trade school coursework in a journeyman lineman continuing education program
Benefits
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K with employer match, pension retirement plan, generous personal leave accrual, phone and FR clothing stipend.
Pre-employment screening
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, background check and drug test.
Submit Application and Resume to:
Mark Hay, P.E.
Manager of Engineering
Big Bend Electric Cooperative
PO Box 348
Ritzville WA 99169
Email: mhay@bbec.org
Phone: (509) 659-1700
Application for Employment (PDF)
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