Midwest Energy Job Opportunities

Midwest Energy offers exciting careers in the Electric and Natural Gas industries in dozens of locations throughout Central and Western Kansas. As an equal opportunity employer, Midwest Energy will accept applications and/or resumes for those positions that are open and available to external candidates. 

Please forward an application and/or resume with indication of the position of interest to:

Midwest Energy, Inc.
Administrative Services Department
P O Box 898
Hays, KS 67601

or email a resume (Include your resume in the body of the email, or attach as a .doc file.)

You may also download and print out an application form and an optional application data form in PDF format.

• Application For Employment
• Applicant Data Record

Current Job Openings

• Application Support Specialist & AMI Administrator

  Hays, KS

  Midwest Energy, Inc. has an opening for an Application Support Specialist & AMI Administrator to oversee implementation, design, development, on-going support and administration of technology associated to corporate software applications and the AMI related systems.  The position ensures that software related improvement opportunities are vetted, coordinated, and successfully implemented. 

  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data processing or a related technical field. Alternatively work experience and/or a combination of education and work experience will be accepted.

  Three years’ experience working in an IT Department with responsibilities associated to maintaining software operation.

  Knowledge of electric or gas utility industry is preferred. Experience as an application support specialist, AMI Administrator or similar position is preferred. Technical writing experience is desirable, but not required.

  Demonstrated technology skills in design, structure, implementation and use of enterprise software applications. Demonstrated skills utilizing technology platforms, database utilities and reporting tools including Linux, SQL and Cognos.  Background in project management techniques and methodologies. General knowledge and understanding of IT acumen associated to Networking, Telecommunications, PC Support and Database Administration. Understanding of best practice ITIL standards including Change Control and IT Service Desk. Ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects, and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to organize and lead end-user training. Ability to develop and implement solutions as well as trouble-shoot process, procedure, and software issues. Intermediate-level proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Visio. Ability to work effectively with the user community (employees), cross-functional team members, managers, software vendors and consultants.   Must hold and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License.

  Normal office conditions with cross-organizational interaction.

  Any interested employee should submit a resume with a letter of application to Midwest Energy Recruitment Services:  recruitment@mwenergy.com by August 15, 2019.  This position will be filled on the basis of individual skill, merit, ability, fitness and efficiency.

  Close Date: August 15, 2019

• System Operations Coordinator

  Hays, KS

  Midwest Energy, Inc. has an opening for a System Operations Coordinator to coordinate and support compliance with applicable NERC reliability standards. Work with a cross-functional team to prepare and maintain materials and evidence documentation for audit purposes. Provide reliability standards compliance review, documentation, and reporting support to the Engineering & Energy Supply department, including specifically the System Operators. Support market and transmission settlements. Coordinate and support training for new employees and ongoing training. Oversee practices & processes for consistency and compliance with NERC standards.

  Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science or a related technical field is required. Alternatively, work experience and/or a combination of education and work experience will be accepted.

  Two years’ experience in electric transmission system operations, power marketing and scheduling, power system engineering, electric utility, electric compliance, or related field is preferred.  Alternatively, a combination of education and work experience will be accepted.

  Prefer knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems. Familiarity with working in a regulated environment.

  Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication to correspond with reliability compliance entities, eternal contacts, cross-functional teams, co-workers, and managers. Demonstrated analytical skills and data analysis skills. Proficiency in accuracy and attention to detail. Intermediate level proficiency in the MicroSoft Office Suite.

  Position located at the System Control Center. Office environment with concentration in accuracy, data analysis, and compliance activities. Must be able to work effectively under both normal conditions, and in an occasional high-pressure environment.

  Any interested applicant should submit a resume with a letter of application to the Administrative Services Department by July 30, 2019. This position will be filled on the basis of individual merit, skill, effectiveness and efficiency. Midwest Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

  Close Date: July 30, 2019