EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative. We offer excellent medical, retirement, and paid leave benefits as well as competitive salaries commensurate with position qualifications. Learn more about us.

Please see below for a current listing of jobs posted by Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative:

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FIELD ENGINEER (Posted Feb. 28, 2025)

Job status: Non-Exempt
Supervisory responsibility: None
Reports to: Engineering Supervisor
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Engineering Supervisor, the Field Engineer will assist with maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting the cooperative’s operations technology, including Radio Frequency (RF), Two Way Automated Communication System (TWACS), substation cameras, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping wizard, and Outage Management Software (OMS).  This individual must be self-motivated with the ability to work safely, professionally, efficiently, and independently, managing time appropriately to ensure timely completion.  Additionally, the Communications and Electronic Technician will fulfill the duties of a Lineworker (see attachment for Lineworker position description), including participation in the on-call rotation and maintaining the Cooperative’s residency requirements, until otherwise communicated by the Cooperative.   

Responsibilities:
•  Understand and abide by all safety rules and policies, including setting up work zone using temporary traffic control; performing and completing bucket and tower rescue requirements; maintaining certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use; attending required safety training and meetings; and recognizing and identifying hazards on the jobsite.

•  Perform the job responsibilities of a Lineworker, as outlined in the Lineworker Job Description attached.

•  Assist with implementing appropriate oil spill prevention and containment procedures as needed.

•  Assist with troubleshooting, maintaining, configuring, and programming RF devices.

•  Assist with planning and performing all aspects of RF installation, including tower climbing.

•  Perform coaxial, fiber, and ethernet terminations.

•  Assist with monitoring, maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting the cooperative’s TWACS, substation cameras, SCADA software, GIS mapping wizard, and OMS.

•  Assist with managing and coordinating outages to ensure all outages are coded and documented appropriately.

•  Assist with completing Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) for line devices when repairs or replacements are required.

•  Assist with the maintenance and inspection of all line devices and relay controls.

•  Assist with completing monthly inspections of substation equipment and facilities and performing or initiating maintenance as required.

•  Assist with performing all network configuration, design, and troubleshooting for line devices.

•  Assist with investigating services that display on the pre-bill edit as high or low usage.

•  Install meters and perform meter reads, as needed.

•  Locate URD, as assigned.

•  Assist with substation upgrades and maintenance.

•  Assist with professionally interfacing with vendors and engineers on their area of expertise.

•  Interact professionally with coworkers and members of the cooperative, maintaining a positive image for the cooperative.

•  Actively participate in cooperative committees, as assigned.

Skills or Certifications:
•  Possess critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems and make decisions on the jobsite and in substations.

•  Proficient in use of technology devices including iPads, computers, and general office software such as Microsoft Office.

•  Ability to safely follow written procedures and/or locate resources required to troubleshoot or problem solve.

•  Ability to navigate the system territory, including locating substations and feeders with the resources available on the job.

Education and Experience:
•  High school diploma or GED

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
•  Must pass pre-employment drug screening test and maintain drug free workplace.

•  Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions performing heavy physical labor.

•  Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.

•  Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, managing time appropriately to ensure timely completion.

This job description lists important functions of this position and is not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee may be directed to perform other reasonably related job duties and responsibilities.  Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  The position description will be updated accordingly.  This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 

Please send resume to: HR@midohioenergy.com by Friday, March 14, 2025.

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Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.