Electrician II

Basin Electric; Beulah (ND); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric is hiring an Electrician II for Antelope Valley Station in Beulah, ND. The role involves assisting with inspection, installation, and repair of plant electrical apparatus, including medium- and high-voltage equipment, while following CIP and safety procedures.

Qualified candidates have an electrical trade apprenticeship or degree, and relevant experience, with a valid driver’s license. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Beulah facility.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent apprenticeship in electrical trades.
• 3–5 years of related electrical experience or equivalent training.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain any required clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, installation, and repair of plant electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and maintain tools and equipment.
• Follow safety policies and environmental requirements; CIP awareness.

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Electrical apprenticeship

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Conduit bending

Ladders/scaffolding

Job description

Job Title:

Electrician II

Posting Start Date:

11/11/26

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at Antelope Valley Station in Beulah, ND.

Responsible for assisting with inspection, repair, installation, and wiring of all plant electrical and electronic apparatus, devices, and circuits of any voltage including switchgear (AVS/LOS) and power distribution lines (LRS), transformers, and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist Lead Electrician, Electrician I and Electrician II positions with the inspection, installation, dismantling, repairing, and rewiring of all types of plant equipment, control boards, precipitators (AVS/LOS), distribution lines (LRS) transformers, and related equipment. Assist with instruction and training for Apprentice Electrician, as requested.

• Perform service and repair on electrical apparatus, including splicing, soldering, taping, and repairing cords, switches, and light sockets. This includes regularly working on energized circuits of up to 600 volts alternating current (AC) and/or direct current (DC), and near circuits of 350 kilovolt (KV) AC and less.

• Assist in troubleshooting plant electrical problems. Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition. Procure and return materials and equipment, as required. Perform cleaning duties, as assigned.

• Proactively comply with all plant and cooperative safety policies and procedures (i.e. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) (AVS/LOS), safety audits (AVS/LOS), and CI inspections (AVS) or STOP cards (LOS). Safely maintain equipment and plant systems to provide the best plant availability while complying with all environmental and regulatory requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in an Electrical Technology program; and 3 years of related electrical experience; or

• An approved electrical apprenticeship; and 2 years of related electrical experience; or

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 5 years' experience as an electrician or instrumentation technician.

• 1 year experience as an Electrician at an operating industrial or power plant.

• A valid driver’s license.

This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. This position may allow access to privileged information relating to such assets or systems. This position will be required to strictly adhere to all Basin Electric policies, procedures, and programs applicable to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, standing, and walking; and occasional climbing, pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds, bending/reaching, kneeling, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, and crawling. This position operates tools and equipment, including computer equipment, test equipment, bridge crane, ladders/scaffolding, welder, conduit bender, personnel lift equipment, portable drills, steam cleaner, floor crane, electrical tools, and hand tools. This position is required to operate a motor vehicle. This position is also regularly exposed to heat/cold, dirt/dust, chemicals, vibration, noise, and electrical risks. This position is required to work in confined areas and at heights up to 600 (AVS/LRS) 640 (LOS) feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. Good color vision and good hearing is required. This position must be respirator qualified.

KEY SKILLS

• Experience working on low-voltage and medium-voltage equipment, as well as a working knowledge of electrical drawings, troubleshooting, and repairs.

• Experience working with desktop/laptop computers and common operating system and productivity software.

• Ability to develop plans and goals, present information to others, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and meet overtime demands, as needed.

Wage: $58.39 per hour

Basin Electric wants all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or who needs other assistance or accommodations, please contact us at 701-223-0441. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed or provide your contact information, and a Basin Electric Human Resources representative will contact you. Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.