Job Title: System Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

This support role within the systems operations group is the intermediary between design, engineering, and GIS to construction & maintenance. The purpose of this role is to ensure engineered projects are built safely, accurately, and in the correct order. Ensure consistent design standards are occurring throughout the engineering department as well as communication on standard processes and changes. The individual in this role creates switching directions, updates equipment identification databases, and coordinates preventative maintenance activities. Collaborates with line crews, design, and other operations staff to provide safe and reliable electrical service to our members. Document records in asset databases. Create and coordinate switching instructions, clearance tags, and procedures for planned and emergency situations. Create and maintain distribution apparatus and equipment records. Work closely with Distribution Design and Geographic Information System (GIS) departments to maintain the GIS database. Operate enterprise-wide computer applications, such as Geographical Information System, Outage Management, Work Management System, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Coordinate periodic preventative maintenance activities to assure that critical equipment is maintained and in service when needed.

Hard Skills

• HS diploma

• Associates in Electrical Construction or Bachelors degree in related field - electrical, electronics, and/or construction technology or equivalent

• 5 recent years progressive experience in utility engineering, design, staking, operations, or design support

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Ramsey, Minnesota and some days remote.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.