City of Ashland is Hiring Lineman

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The City of Ashland KS is seeking applicants for the position of electrical lineman. Job responsibility include, but not limited to, the construction and repair of City electrical distribution lines. Prior electrical experience is preferred. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, sick leave, KPERS, and paid holidays, and the salary depends on qualifications and experience. Please contact City Hall at 620-635-2531 or via e-mail at ashland@ucom.net for complete job description and application. Please return completed application and resume to the City of Ashland, 703 Main Street, PO Box 547, Ashland KS 67831. EOE

Kansas EV Infrastructure Call for Projects

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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced that the Kansas Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Program is accepting Project Concept Forms for EV charging projects including Direct-current (DC) Fast Charging along Kansas highways, community charging, or other public EV charging projects.

The timeline is as follows:

  • Call for Projects
    • Project Concept Form is attached
  • Kansas EV charging Call for Projects webinars (optional)
    • Thursday, April 13, at 2 p.m. (CDT) or
    • Friday, April 14, at 10 a.m. (CDT)
  • Deadline to email project concept forms – Friday, May 5
  • Project concept forms will be reviewed in May and June
  • Applications emailed from KDOT to approved sponsors – Monday, June 5
  • Application deadline – Friday, July 21
  • Applications reviewed – July and August
  • EV infrastructure awards announced – September

 

Click HERE for more information.

 

KMEA staff volunteers at APPA Lineworkers Rodeo

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KMEA had the pleasure to volunteer at the APPA Lineworkers Rodeo hosted by Kansas City BPU at National  Agriculture Center & Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kansas this past weekend. Apprentices from the City of Garden City represented the State of Kansas on the competition. You can see the results here.

Ottawa’s power plant operators visit KMEA office

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Pat Reed, Brian Demoret, and Mark Winter power plant operators for the City of Ottawa met with KMEA’s DA System Operator, DJ Smith on April 5th. They met to discuss various functions that KMEA provides the city of Ottawa. With a particular emphasis on explaining how their energy contracts work and how they help the city. They also went over various market functions and the basics of how the markets work. It was a great opportunity for questions to be asked and an open discussion between KMEA and the Ottawa Operators.

The City of Ottawa has been a KMEA member since 1980 and some of the projects in the City’s portfolio are EMP1, Dogwood, Buckeye, Marshall, GRDA, WAPA, and SPA.

If you are KMEA member city and have power plant operators that are interested in learning more about KMEA operations and its functions, please contact DJ Smith at 913-901-6224.

 

 

 

City of Anthony is Hiring Water/Wastewater Department Head

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The City of Anthony is accepting applications for a full-time Water/Wastewater Department Head.  Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and no criminal record; a valid Class B Commercial driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements or obtain within 180 days of employment; and must possess a Class I Wastewater Operator Certification and a Class III Water Operator Certification or obtain certifications within two years. Salary is 45K/yr. DOE.  Excellent benefits including health insurance, KPERS retirement plan and PTO leave. Send application, resume and three work-related references to:  City of Anthony, P.O. Box 504, Anthony, KS.  67003.  Call 620-842-5434 for additional information.  Position is open until filled.  The City of Anthony is an EOE.

A little bit about the EMP1

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Energy Management Project No. 1 (EMP1) was officially created in January 2006, by a set of agreements between KMEA and five member cities: Baldwin City, Gardner, Garnett, Osawatomie, and Ottawa. In 2016 the city of Pomona joined the group and in 2017 the city of Prescott became a member.

The participating cities share capacity and exchange energy at agreed upon pricing, while jointly planning future electric power supplies. EMP1 utilize KMEA operations central dispatch center.  Under the EMP1 agreements, project cities’ loads are forecasted and aggregated to a single load which is then submitted to the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) for clearing in the Integrated Marketplace (IM).  Additionally, each city’s resources, whether contracted or generation, are scheduled or offered in the IM.  KMEA also manages transmission congestion hedges as specified by protocols developed by each EMP group.

The EMP1 group meets monthly. This month the group met on March 28th at the KMEA office in Overland Park. During the meeting KMEA staff shared a monthly load cost review for each city individually, TCR (Transmission Congestion Right) reports, SPP integrated Marketplace review, and more. Jeff Oleson, the Assistant Director of Utilities for the City of Ottawa is the EMP1 Chair currently and Joe Owens, the Director of Electric Generation for the City of Garnett is the vice-chair.

The EMP1′ s resources include Buckeye Wind, Dogwood, GRDA, Marshall Wind, SPA and WAPA.

Keeping up with KMEA

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On March 15th the City of Russell hosted the second KMEA 101 session this year. Staff from the cities of  Chapman, Hoisington, Osborne, and Russell were in attendance. The first session was held at the KMEA office on February 8th. The cities of Coffeyville, Girard, Goodland, and Ottawa were present. KMEA Staff organized these presentations in an effort for our member cities to obtain more knowledge about the electric industry and KMEA as an organization. Some of the topics discussed during the presentation were KMEA operations, projects and resources, services provided by KMEA, the roles of NERC (North America Electric Reliability Corporation) and FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), and the SPP (Southwest Power Pool) market and how it operates.

If you or your organization is interested in this presentation, please contact Tyson McGreer at 913-660-0235.

The City of Russell is Hiring Electric Serviceman

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The City of Russell is seeking professional and community-oriented individuals for a full-time Electric Serviceman position.
The City of Russell is situated at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and US Highway 281. We are a community that is dedicated to family, friends, and neighbors, where generations care for each other. We are One Russell, building a self-reliant future. We are home.
The City of Russell offers a very progressive benefit package. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, uniforms, family health insurance, family dental and vision plans, KPERS retirement program, and several other optional benefit programs.
Under the direction of the Electric Utility Director and Distribution Superintendent. The Electric Serviceman position involves skilled and technical electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s distribution system, electric generators, meters, and related equipment. Primary duties include the installation, testing, inspecting, and repairing of electronic revenue metering equipment including instrument transformers, and related hardware. Assist with operating meter/instrument rated test equipment required to test and diagnose electric metering circuit and equipment. Work with alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuits from 48 to 600 volts. Service work to maintain and troubleshoot the electric distribution system.
Must have a Journeyman Lineman Certification and graduated from an accredited college or university with an AAS in Electrical Technology or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Applicant must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and have a valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within twelve months of employment. Applicants must also establish residency in the City of Russell 6 months from hire date. Pre-employment drug screening and job placement assessment are required.
Applications and a full job description may be obtained at www.russellcity.org or at The City of Russell, 133 W. 8th, Russell, KS 67665. Completed applications may be submitted in person, online, faxed to 785-483-4397 or emailed to alice@russellcity.org. Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. EEO/ADA

The City of Russell is Hiring Power Plant Relief Operator/Mechanic

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The City of Russell is seeking professional and community oriented individuals for a full-time Power Plant Relief Operator/Mechanic position.
The City of Russell is situated at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and US Highway 281. As a rural city, it is our vision to serve as the County’s regional center. We are a community that is dedicated to family, friends and neighbors, where generations care for each other. We are One Russell, building a self-reliant future.
The City of Russell offers a very progressive benefit package. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, uniforms, family health insurance, family dental and vision plans, KPERS retirement program, and several other optional benefit programs.
Under the supervision of the Electric Production Superintendent, the Power Plant Relief Operator/Mechanic performs work related to the electric power plant equipment, gas turbines, reciprocating engines, auxiliary equipment, building, and grounds. The employee in this position is responsible for maintaining continuous operation of the generating units in the various locations of the City’s generating plants, monitoring the City’s connection with other electric utility systems, and delivering the necessary electrical power to the City’s electrical system. The employee is expected to select the appropriate combination of prime movers and related auxiliary equipment to produce electrical energy. The employee is also expected to monitor equipment operations hourly for any possible malfunctions and to take corrective action should malfunction occur.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D and have a valid Driver’s License. Applicants must establish residency in Russell County within 6 months of hire date. Pre-employment drug screening and job placement assessment are required.
Applications and a full job description may be obtained at www.russellcity.org or at The City of Russell, 133 W. 8th, Russell, KS 67665. Completed applications may be submitted in person, online, faxed to 785-483-4397 or emailed to alice@russellcity.org. Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. EEO/ADA