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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

Kansas Municipal Gas Association Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18

KMGA will observe the national Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18, 2023.  This is the eighth year in which Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day has been officially celebrated across the country. This day of recognition is a time when communities such as ours give recognition to the employees who provide one of their most valuable assets—their natural gas utility.

The official Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day is March 18 because that is the date of the New London, Texas school explosion in 1937 that led to the widespread odorization of natural gas and an increased emphasis on safety. Safety is a vital aspect to natural gas distribution and the employees of distribution companies endeavor to make natural gas delivery as safe as possible.

Baldwin City council members recently agreed to move forward with plans for a new substation, to be located at 1st street and Hwy 56.  Mike Schmaderer with KMEA Mid-States presented the project to the council members at their March 21st meeting, where it was met with unanimous approval. KMEA Mid-States will provide engineering and construction of the substation project along with assistance in procuring a 20 MVA transformer.

DOE Announces Initial Funding for New $1 Billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program to Improve Energy Systems in Areas with Less Than 10,000 People

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced $300 million for projects that increase energy affordability and promote climate resilience and $15 million for a prize competition to help rural communities build the capacity needed for clean energy development and deployment. These two new funding opportunities are a critical component of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-funded Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program, which aims to improve the resilience, reliability, and affordability of energy systems in communities across the country with 10,000 or fewer people. Today’s announcements will help deliver local community-driven energy projects in rural and remote communities and reflect the President’s unwavering commitment to ensuring no community is left behind in the nation’s historic transition to a clean energy future. 

KMEA/KMGA Board of Directors Meetings will be on April 26th. In conjunction to KMU’s Conference in Wichita, KS.