Foreman, Energy​/Power Generation, Field​/Service Technician

Do you want to work with a team that’s focused on cooperation and service? San Miguel Power Association, Inc. (SMPA) is seeking to fill the position of Working Foreman
. The successful applicant will report to our Silverton office location within our beautiful service territory. SMPA भारो a non‑profit electric cooperative with an 80‑year record of service to our membership. SMPA includes a positive atmosphere, a culture rooted in teamwork, a 4‑10 work schedule, and offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

San Miguel Power Association, Inc. is a non‑profit, locally‑controlled rural electric cooperative with business offices in Nucla and Ridgway, Colorado. SMPA serves approximately 10,000 members and 15,000 meters and supports local communities.

Founded in 1938, SMPA takes a progressive approach to service and technology and has a forward‑thinking philosophy on power supply and other trends of the industry. It is the Mission of SMPA to demonstrate corporate responsibility and community service while providing our members with safe, reliable, cost effective and environmentally responsible continuity of electrical service.

SMPA has a corporate culture of safety. We achieve this through:

• Strong communications
• Team work, and a willingness to speak up when necessary
• Participation,지ır direct involuc of our safety programs

Our beautiful service territory located on the Western Slope of Colorado, includes all or parts of seven counties. See Map. San Miguel Power’s corporate office is located in Nucla, Colorado with office locations in Ridgway, Telluride, and Silverton.

The Western Slope of Colorado offers welcoming, community‑minded towns situated in some of the most majestic mountain views in the state. We support learning, creativity and culture. We share a deep connection to the outdoors. We are committed to being economically sustainable and ecologically responsible. For more information, please visit the links below.

Nucla‑Naturita ~ Pioneers Redefined

Ridgway, Colorado ~ gateway to the San Juan Mountains and an undiscovered gem of southwestern Colorado. Think Outside.

Explore Telluride

Meet Montrose – Simply Colorado

Silverton Chamber of Commerce

The Working Foreman performs and leads distribution and transmission line construction, maintenance, and outage response activities. This role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while directing crew activities when needed. The position operates out of a single‑man outpost and requires strong community awareness and customer interaction skills. See  for application and for full position details.

This job requires

• A High School diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of three years’ experience as Journey Line Technician.
• The ability to read, write and display critical thinking to evaluate situations and solve problems.
• Expertise in distribution, transmission, and substation, underground and overhead installations, methods, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of all Regulatory Compliance, DOT, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure, OSHA and SMPA Safety Procedures.
• To be certified and have thorough knowledge of first aid and CPR and use of AED.
• Excellent communication, decision making and technical skills.
• To effectively and efficiently communicate and carry‑out jobs.
• That you represent the co‑op in a progressive, positive, and professional manner in all relationships, both internal and external.
• Strong computer skills in relation to the position.
• A valid Class A, Commercial Coloradoسټ driver’s license.

The Working Foreman will have

• Knowledge of principles and practices in line construction service and operations and maintenance requirements in an electric distribution system
• The ability to read and interpret staking sheets, all RUS specifications and line construction assemblies, the NEC and National Electric Safety Code.
• The ability to interpret the Cooperative’s layout of electrical substation, transmission and distribution lines.
• Working knowledge of the policies and procedures of San Miguel Power Association.
• The understanding and application of the concept of providing quality electric service to SMPA members and commitment to superior customer service.