Relay Technician

OTP is seeking a full-time Relay Technician to be located in Jamestown, ND.

Relay Technicians’ days vary, some duties will include making periodic tests of differential, directional, overcurrent, underfrequency, and other types of relays in service in Otter Tail Power Company substations. Test and adjust new relays as they are received prior to initial installation and maintain records on all new relays. They must be able to operate all test equipment. The candidate will be required to specialize in relay testing and be very knowledgeable in system protective schemes. They will make minor print revision and prepare reports on substation protective scheme checkout. They will travel throughout the entire system and perform all duties in a manner consistent with all company safety rules and use equipment and protection as required.

We’re seeking candidates who have a thorough knowledge of all electrical equipment and testing instruments. The candidate must have three to five years' experience as a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent experience. Their Educational background should include electrical or electronics trade school associate degree. They must be able to work with fellow employees and be free to travel to all parts of the system.

We believe employment is a partnership and to support our talent, we offer competitive wage and benefit package including employee stock ownership options, retirement savings fund with employer match, health insurance plan options and more. The expected base compensation for this role is $117,000 USD annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Apply on www.otpco.com/careers. In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. Applications will be accepted through May 2, 2025.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)