Do you want to work with a team that’s focused on cooperation and service?  San Miguel Power Association, Inc. (SMPA) is seeking to fill the position of Service Planning Supervisor.  The successful candidate may report out of any of our Nucla, Ridgway, or Telluride office locations within our picturesque service territory.  SMPA is a non-profit electric cooperative with an 80-year record of service to our membership. SMPA includes a positive atmosphere, a culture rooted in teamwork, a 4-10 work schedule, and offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

COMPANY (www.smpa.com)

San Miguel Power Association, Inc. is a non-profit, locally-controlled rural electric cooperative with business offices in Nucla and Ridgway, Colorado.  SMPA serves approximately 10,000 members and 15,000 meters and supports local communities.

Founded in 1938, SMPA takes a progressive approach to service and technology and has a forward-thinking philosophy on power supply and other trends of the industry.  It is the Mission of SMPA to demonstrate corporate responsibility and community service while providing our members with safe, reliable, cost effective and environmentally responsible electrical service.

SMPA has a corporate culture of safety.  We achieve this through:

• Strong communications
• Team work, and a willingness to speak up when necessary
• Participation, and direct involvement in our safety programs

LOCATION

Our beautiful service territory located on the Western Slope of Colorado, includes all or parts of seven counties.  See Map.  San Miguel Power’s corporate office is located in Nucla, Colorado with office locations in Ridgway, Telluride, and Silverton. 

The Western Slope of Colorado offers welcoming, community-minded towns situated in some of the most majestic mountain views in the state.  We support learning, creativity and culture.  We share a deep connection to the outdoors. We are committed to being economically sustainable and ecologically responsible.  For more information, please visit the links below.

Nucla-Naturita ~ Pioneers Redefined

Ridgway, Colorado ~ gateway to the San Juan Mountains and an undiscovered gem of southwestern Colorado.  Think Outside.

Explore Telluride

Meet Montrose – Simply Colorado

JOB SUMMARY

As Service Planning Supervisor, you are responsible for leading our service planning team and coordinating utility design projects across our service area.  This role involves planning, directing, and coordinating planning activities, including maintenance, construction, and system reliability initiatives. This role requires adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, cooperative policies, and fostering a positive work culture.

We're looking for a leader with:

• Expertise in electric system design.
• Full competency as an electric system Service Planner, including overhead and underground line design and working knowledge of rights-of-way, easements and permitting.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building abilities.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Understanding of the challenges of serving rural communities.

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS

This job requires

• A High School diploma or equivalent, and advanced coursework, training and experience in utility line design necessary,
• Engineering degree with experience in electric system design (preferred),
• Must have strong supervision skills, including ability to motivate and develop employees in the section,
• Full competency as an electric system Service Planner, including overhead and underground line design and working knowledge of rights-of-way, easements and permitting,
• The ability to work without direct supervision.
• Initiative, flexibility and interest in new technology and training,
• To work collaboratively with other areas of the company to improve efficiencies for the members,
• A working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code and electrical theory,
• Effective skills with computers and peripherals (GPS, range finders, pc, etc.) and a strong understanding of staking, CIS and FIS programs as they relate to the staking and work order process,
• Excellent organization, and demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills,
• To represent the co-op in a progressive, positive, and professional manner in all relationships, both internal and external,
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.

About San Miguel Power Association, Inc.

San Miguel Power Association, Inc. (SMPA) is a member-owned, locally-controlled rural electric cooperative in southwestern Colorado with public facing offices in Nucla and Ridgway. SMPA serves 7 counties with approximately 10,000 members, 15,000 meters, and supports local communities.

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