Entries by KMEA

KMEA / Mid-States Maintenance Program

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KMEA / Mid-States has started providing a maintenance program for our membership.  Preventative Maintenance is important because equipment in service suffers from wear and tear that will lead to failure and this program will help minimize equipment failure and prevent extended outages. The ultimate goal is to keep equipment in optimal working order to improve […]

City of Washington is Hiring Power Plant Operator

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The City of Washington, Kansas, is accepting applications for Power Plant Operator. The applicant must possess a valid Kansas Class B CDL and HS Diploma/GED.  Knowledge in diesel engine operation, power generation and maintenance, along with a skilled level of working in the operation of fossil fueled engines, electric generators, and all associated equipment is required for this position.

City of Moundridge Substation Project

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As the City of Moundridge looked at options for electrical supply, because their contract was coming to an end, they decided their best option would be to build a new 115 kV line from the Westar (now Evergy) substation located SW to a new substation located in the southern portion of the City.

One Year Later, Day of Celebration!

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July 1st marked the one-year anniversary of the acquisition of Mid-States Energy Works and it is a day of celebration! Despite the pandemic, leaders of both organizations were able to gather together at Mid-States shop in Salina to sign the documents and close on the purchase. KMEA staff, Mid-States staff, KMEA Executive Committee and others were there to celebrate the start of a strategic merger of the two entities with the goal and hopes to bring value to our KMEA membership.

BPU Kansas City Board of Public Utilities General Manager Receives Leadership and Managerial Excellence Award

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(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) — William (Bill) Johnson, general manager of the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities in Kansas, received the Mark Crisson Leadership and Managerial Excellence Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Orlando, Florida.
The award recognizes managers at a utility, joint action agency, or state or regional association who steer their organizations to new levels of excellence, lead by example, and inspire staff to do better.