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Drafting/Technical Records Specialist

Employer
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.
Location
Center, North Dakota
Salary
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Job Details

Essential Responsibilities
  • Computer aided drafting and design
  • Provide computer aided design and drafting of civil, communications, electrical, and mechanical drawings
  • Develop drawings using discipline specific design software packages
  • Utilize and maintain drafting standards
  • Provide efficient plotting and preparation of project packages
  • Develop wiring and panel layout drawings from electrical schematics
  • Provide customization of AutoCAD program
  • Storage/filing of plant technical records
  • Scan and add incoming hardcopy technical documents to the document management database
  • Add incoming electronic technical documents to the document management database
  • Maintain and update project hard copy files
  • Retrieve technical information and drawings for requesting personnel
  • Contact vendors, OEM, etc. for equipment information
  • Assist in the development of document management database
  • Scan and add archived hardcopy documents to the document management database as needed
  • Format electronic documents and add to the document management database
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of training information
  • Work with training staff to design, develop, and support records used in training
  • Provide training on reading drawings for operations and maintenance personnel
  • Provide training to others on accessing the document management database
  • Assist training staff as needed
  • Develop permanent labels for manuals and equipment
  • Assist with engineering work and inspections
  • Assist engineering staff with design or testing functions
  • Assist with engineering project tasks as assigned
  • Provide on-site inspections as needed
  • Capital project management
  • Assists project managers in recordkeeping of projects
  • Assist in the development and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 software

  • Organizational Competencies
    • Safety
    • Integrity
    • Teamwork
    • Innovation
    • Reliability

    Job Competencies
    • Approachability
    • Customer/Member Focus
    • Organizing
    • Self-Development
    • Time Management

    Goals and Objectives

     An employee filling this role is expected to meet changing and unique goals and objectives, as established by their supervisor, related to the broader area in which the employee is assigned.

    Job Qualification Standards

    Education and Training
    • Position requires, at minimum, an associate degree from any technical field preferably with a drafting component.
    • Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

    Experience
    • This is an entry level position. No past work experience is necessary
    • Some experience in AutoCAD.
    • Plant positions, such as the Mechanic, Technician, or Operator positions could provide useful plant background.

    Physical and Mental Demands

    The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

    Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.

    Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to an office environment indoors, and will travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    Company

    Minnkota Power Cooperative has a wide range of more than 400 knowledgeable and skilled employees who work to bring reliable, low-cost electric energy to northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.  Minnkota employs engineers, electrical line workers, power plant personnel, electricians, accountants and many other positions needed to manage our unique and evolving business.

    Corporate headquarters are located in Grand Forks, N.D.  The primary source of electric generation is the Milton R. Young Station, a power plant located near Center, N.D., 35 miles northwest of Bismarck, N.D.

    For nearly 80 years, Minnkota has been energizing homes, farms, schools and businesses. And the future is bright. New employees are needed to power our growing local economies and the technological advancements that are changing the way we view the world.  Career growth and development are a priority at Minnkota, creating a challenging and rewarding work environment. The company promotes a work culture that strives to keep employees engaged, healthy and productive.

    If you're looking for a rewarding career that offers competitive pay, benefits and advancement opportunities, we invite you to view our Apply Today!

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