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Eau Claire Energy Cooperative is seeking applications for a Technology Specialist. Eau Claire Energy Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative that serves just over 12,000 members mostly in rural Eau Claire County along with portions of the surrounding counties. ECEC offers many great benefits including a Medical and Prescription plan, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account contribution, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan plus a company match, generous paid time off program, holiday pay, competitive pay, and more. ECEC also offers a variety of training and education opportunities, alternate work schedules, along with employee and community engagement events.

Eau Claire Energy Cooperative is located within the ever-growing Chippewa Valley and within 90 miles of the metro area of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN which provides a tremendous amount of opportunity for professional and personal benefits.

The Technology Specialist will primarily support the Technology Department by deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting network systems at the Cooperative. A complete job description and employment application are available at https://www.ecec.com/my-coop/careers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technology Analyst will deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot computing, software, and network systems at the Cooperative. It will be responsible for day-to-day infrastructure management in addition to providing general support to employees and employee devices. This includes printer and iPad management along with hardware and software deployment. This position will serve as a backup to the Technology & Member Services Manager within the Technology Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Maintain and keep current all servers, network hardware and software, and the functionality of workstations.
• Maintain system redundancy, security, and user business systems as well as provide support and backup key functions for desired technology operations.
• Coordinate purchases of application software and provide license tracking on all purchased software packages.
• Assist all staff in basic computing needs, including answering questions and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Ability to provide useful advice or to facilitate discussion with other departments regarding future needs or changes.
• Prepare and review operational reports and/or project progress reports.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which are required for the accomplishment of the department and Cooperatives objectives.
• Able to evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, protocols, and applications to meet the organization's business requirements.
• Able to assess and respond appropriately to unexpected or complex software, design, or networking errors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Communications, Oral and Written Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to assume a leadership role, as needed, as a member of a project team.
• Computer Skills Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of computers and ability to use and deploy computer hardware and software systems.
• Must be proficient or knowledgeable with Microsoft products (including Windows and Office 365), on-prem active directory, group policy, networking, and familiar with iPad management including Apple Business Manager.
• Linux, infrastructure automation experience, and hypervisor experience are desirable, but not required.
• Experience with Powershell and Python, or the capacity to learn them.
• Able to quickly absorb and learn new technologies, software and hardware components, and anticipate future applicability to the organization.
• The ability to research independently and communicate technical subject matter to non-technical audiences is a must.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor of Science from an accredited college of university in Information Systems or another technology related field is required.

Experience

Training in web development, network administration, and other computer system integration is desirable. Experience in the related field(s) may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.

To be considered, please send a cover letter, resume, and employment application to:

Eau Claire Energy Cooperative
Attn: Human Resources
8214 US Hwy 12
PO Box 368
Fall Creek, WI 54742

OR

Email: employment@ecec.com
Fax: (715) 832-5525

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applicants will be acknowledged. A drug screen and physical exam is required post job offer.

Eau Claire Energy Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation package:

• Holiday pay
• Hourly pay

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Fall Creek, WI 54742: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person