Kay Forsen starts at KMEA
Kay Forsen was recently hired in the role of Energy Controller-Gas/Electric.
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Garden City, Kansas, Buys T&D Facilities, Marking Final Major Step For Power System Revamp
Garden City, Kansas, recently purchased transmission and distribution facilities from a rural electric cooperative, marking the final major step that the city has taken as part of revamping the city’s electric system.
Texas’ Big Freeze: The 2021 Power Crisis and the Lessons Learned One Year Later
What has changed in the Lone Star State since the lethal Winter Storm Uri struck? Are recent improvements enough to keep the grid humming through a similar disaster?
City of Washington is Hiring!
The City of Washington, Kansas, is accepting applications for Electric Lineman. The applicant must possess a valid Kansas Class B CDL; HS Diploma/GED; and, if certified, must submit a transcript of completion of technical training in line maintenance, construction and safety, and a line apprentice program certificate.
KMEA Lineman Steve Porter at Work in Russell
After last months wind storm, crews from many communities and KMEA were called upon to assist the City of Russell make repairs to their system. This photo is of KMEA ‘s Lead Journeyman Lineman Steve Porter tying a line in late in the day.
City of Osawatomie is Hiring!
JOB TITLE: Water Distribution Super JOB TYPE: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Utilities Director STARTING RANGE: $20.00-$24.00
Job Overview
Under general direction, plans, coordinates, conducts, supervises, and directs the construction and maintenance of the water/sewer services for the City of Osawatomie.
Need Metering Help?
Dave Klepper was the meter supervisor at Sunflower Electric Power before retiring and joining KMEA Mid-States as the Special Projects Technician in September 2020.
Dave can assist you with about any meter related issue. He is particularly qualified for instrument related meter sets. Through some of his most recent efforts Dave saved one city several thousand dollars by catching an incorrect multiplier.
Utilities Must Evolve to Prepare for an Electric Vehicle Era
To ring in this new era, utilities need to start operating as flexible orchestration platforms and ecosystem enablers. Global electric vehicle sales are on the rise. In 2020 alone, electric vehicle (EV) sales rose 43% even as overall car sales slumped. According to consulting firm AlixPartners, EVs could represent about 24% of total car sales by 2030.
Jennifer Moore is Retiring on December 31, 2021
Jennifer Moore is retiring at the end of December after 11 years with KMEA. She began her employment with KMEA as Director, Finance & Accounting on August 16, 2010 and her last day will be December 31, 2021. Jennifer worked in banking for 7 years and public accounting for 2 years before entering the energy industry. Before joining KMEA, she worked for KCPL/Aquila for 16 years.
Gerry Stephenson is Retiring!
Gerry Stephenson has been with KMEA for over 7 years and is retiring at the beginning of December. She began her employment with KMEA as Manager, Finance & Accounting on July 14, 2014 and her last day will be December 2, 2021. Gerry’s entire career was in the energy industry. For 23 years, before joining KMEA, she worked for Missouri Public Power and KCPL/Aquila.
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