Electrical Technician I/II — Substation & Field Ops (Stock Options)

Otter Tail Power Company; Velva (ND); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company seeks an Electrical Technician I or II to join our team. You will install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high/medium voltage substation equipment while supporting transmission, distribution, and generation systems that power our communities.

This hands-on role requires strong problem solving, sound judgment in emergencies, and capable documentation. Travel is expected; reports to the Supervisor Operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2-year) in Electrical/Electronic Technology or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic schematics and diagrams.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Sound judgment, especially in emergency situations.
• Ability to work outdoors and with a team; maintain positive customer interactions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and use ladders and arial lifts.
• Residence within 30 miles of permanent headquarters; valid driver's license and medical card or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of high and medium voltage substation equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing on apparatus such as circuit breakers, reclosers, regulators, transformers, battery banks, capacitors, relays in energized facilities.
• Support transmission, distribution, and generation systems that power our communities.
• Maintain accurate documentation including service reports, time tracking, expense records.
• Travel across our system as needed to support operations and respond to challenges.
• Play a key role in system reliability by responding to direction from the System Operator during system events or emergencies.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Judgment under pressure

Outdoor work

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

Military training or equivalent

Job description

Otter Tail Power Company seeks an Electrical Technician I or II to join our team. You will install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high/medium voltage substation equipment while supporting transmission, distribution, and generation systems that power our communities.

This hands-on role requires strong problem solving, sound judgment in emergencies, and capable documentation. Travel is expected; reports to the Supervisor Operations.