Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do? Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs. As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development. **_Hiring Hourly Range: $48.03-72.07_** _Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level._ The Electrical Maintenance Operations Specialist is responsible for providing functional leadership and coordination for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of electrical maintenance and commissioning programs supporting substation assets and Electrical Maintenance operations. Ensure maintenance and commissioning activities are executed safely, consistently, and in compliance with Dairyland safety requirements, internal procedures, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices. Support workforce readiness through standardized processes, training materials, and properly maintained tools and test equipment. **The Impact You'll Make In This Role:** **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **:** 1. Partner with Maintenance Supervisors to ensure all maintenance and commissioning activities are performed safely, in accordance with established procedures, current utility best practices, and applicable standards. 2. Develop, review, and maintain electrical maintenance procedures, ensuring documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with evolving equipment, technologies, and industry requirements. 3. Interpret, validate, and review maintenance and testing records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements, including NERC, IUB, and other applicable agencies. 4. Create, update, and maintain training materials and reference documentation related to electrical test equipment and maintenance processes used within the department. 5. Collaborate with Maintenance Planners to ensure preventive maintenance activities are appropriately scoped, scheduled, and supported by accurate procedures and resources. 6. Support the planning and coordination of corrective maintenance activities and maintenance-related project work, providing technical and process guidance as needed. 7. Conduct routine field observations of maintenance activities to verify adherence to approved processes and identify opportunities for procedural improvements or enhancements. 8. Ensure all electrical testing and maintenance equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and compliant with applicable standards and internal requirements. 9. Maintain and update commissioning processes and documentation to ensure alignment with industry standards and verify that commissioning records are completed accurately and properly retained. 10. Observe commissioning activities performed by field personnel to confirm compliance with approved processes, safety requirements, and quality expectations. 11. Coordinate with the Safety department to ensure required training, certifications, and records are maintained for high-voltage tools, test equipment, and other Electrical Maintenance–specific safety requirements. 12. Assist in the collection, analysis, and preparation of maintenance-related data and reports for internal use and for external organizations or regulatory bodies, as required. 13. Perform other duties as assigned in support of Electrical Maintenance operations and organizational objectives. **Your Experience and Expertise:** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **:** **Education & Experience** **:** Associate degree plus six (6) years’ experience OR Vo-Tech Diploma plus seven (7) years’ experience, OR completion of an electrical apprenticeship program plus seven (7) years’ experience. Degree and experience must be in related electrical utility areas such as substation, transmission, power plant, maintenance, construction, or design. **Skills** **:** + Safe working knowledge of utility systems (substation, generation, and transmission), electric systems, electrical clearances for the voltages encountered, electrical circuits, one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, electric test instruments, interpretation of maintenance/test results and communication systems. + Mathematical aptitude and good verbal and written communication skills. + Proficiency with the use of personal computers and other electronic devices is necessary. + Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and associated drawings or diagrams. **Physical Demands:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Environmental Demands** **:** Work in cold and hot temperatures. Traverse uneven ground. **Dairyland Benefits:** We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include: - Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability) - Life insurance - Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans - Paid Time Off - Robust Wellness Program - New Flexible Work Program - Tuition Reimbursement - So much more! Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000. With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace. Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.