Are you an IT or OT professional interested in building mission critical solutions for the future? If so, pursue your passion as an Operations Technology Analyst on our team! You will thrive on providing innovative, high tech solutions and implement goal oriented strategies for our Operations staff. You will manage complex computer systems to maintain system integrity and security and act as a point of contact for field technicians.

East River Electric is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative with a service area that covers 40,000 square miles. We deliver wholesale power to our members, which include 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally-owned electric system in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the properties of the member-owners in their service territories. We believe cooperatives help build stronger communities.

Our Community

This job opportunity is located at our main campus in Madison, South Dakota. Madison boasts a family-friendly, small town atmosphere with a wealth of modern amenities including the new Madison Regional Hospital, the high-tech campus of Dakota State University, a thriving community center and more. The town is centered between two lakes, provides ample recreational opportunities and is a short drive from many of eastern South Dakota's most popular attractions.

Learn more about Madison on our website: https://www.eastriver.coop/our-communities/

Key responsibilities include:

• Install, operate, and administer virtual and physical Linux and Windows-based OT computer, networking, and security systems used to monitor and control East River's transmission system.
  • Including: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Digital Mobile Radio (DMR), Load Management, and telephone master systems.
• Monitor the operations and conduct modifications to the equipment, software and related switches.
• Resolve and/or make recommendations regarding system failures.
• Be a resource for field crews in troubleshooting and resolving system issues.
• Help ensure the cooperative's compliance with required security standards.
• Evaluate and recommend system changes, upgrades, and/or additions.

Minimum requirements include:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, electronics, or related technical field.
• Some experience in computer and data communications maintenance is desired. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office products and Linux operating system.
• Due to critical nature of this role, there is a requirement to live within 35 miles of Madison for quick response time when needed.

Benefits include:

• Paid job training and career development opportunities
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule with 9-hour work days and every other Friday off
• Total wellbeing program including free access to financial advisors
• Paid time off in the form of vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Medical insurance paid 100% for single coverage
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement pension plan
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution

Want to learn more about East River? Visit our website's career pages and hear what our current employees have to say.

Questions? Contact hr@eastriver.coop or (605) 256-4536.

Applications accepted through April 2, 2023. Resumes will be reviewed as received and initial interviews scheduled as soon as possible.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

About East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

East River Electric is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative. Our main campus is located in Madison, South Dakota and we also operate eight regional service centers. We deliver wholesale power to our members, which include 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally-owned electric system in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the homes, farms, schools and businesses of the member-owners in their service territories. East River exists to enhance the value of our members by providing power, information and innovation. As an electric cooperative, we’re guided by the cooperative principles that govern all co-ops.

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