| High Plains Power is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Chief Operating Officer position in our Riverton, Wyoming district office. If you are looking for a long-term career and you love the cooperative model, then High Plains Power may be the place for you. We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefit package including 401k, Retirement, flexible schedule, paid holidays and vacation/sick time. High Plains Power has 50 employees, 53 substations, and 4,829 miles of transmission, overhead, and underground lines that serve approximately 13,150 meters. High Plains Power covers approximately 12,000 square miles and we have a diversified load serving large commercial accounts, irrigation and residential accounts. Riverton is a beautiful town located in central Wyoming and nestled near several mountain ranges providing countless opportunities for outdoor activities. Known as the Rendezvous City, Riverton is home to the 1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous, Hot Air Balloon Rally, mountain biking, rock climbing, rodeos, powwows, Native American dancing, historic trails, state parks, dude ranches, wildlife, museums, scenic by-ways, and spectacular scenery. The Chief Operating Officer performs management functions of organizing, directing, budgeting, coordinating, and controlling the operations activities in accordance with established policies, plans and objectives of High Plains Power, ensuring that the member/owners have reliable service. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and/or other related field or equivalent combination of education and job experience; 5 years of experience in an electric membership cooperative or electric utility is preferred and a Valid Class A CDL with excellent driving record required. Applicant must also pass pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen. Candidates must complete an Application for Employment and attach a resume; resumes will not be accepted as an application. Applications may be obtained on our website: www.highplainspower.org. All applications should be directed to: Angela Wallace, Human Resources, via mail at P.O. Box 713, Riverton, WY 82501, fax 307-856-4207, or email awallace@highplainspower.org. Applications accepted until April 30, 2021. High Plains Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
