Consider a cooperative career Explore working for a not-for-profit utility Trace McCuan, CEO
Evolving technology is changing how energy is generated and distributed through the electric grid to homes and businesses. These changes bring new challenges and opportunities to NEC, as we work to keep pace with the evolving landscape. Within the electric cooperative workforce, new skills and experience are needed to help NEC meet shifting market and member demands. That is why NEC recruits fresh talent to help us provide even greater value to our members. We have a broad range of highly-trained professionals working behind the scenes at the co-op. Lineworkers are the most visible and identifiable employees of the co-op, but their responsibilities go far beyond climbing poles and repairing lines. They are also information experts who can pinpoint an outage from miles away and restore power remotely. Experts in information technology are increasingly important to safeguard the grid and protect data and other sensitive cyber assets. Engineers provide ongoing expertise and guidance on the operations side of the utility, particularly as system upgrades and more renewable energy choices become available. Professionals in business administration, communication and digital media help co-ops deliver messages through multiple platforms and keep members informed of critical information in today’s 24/7 media environment. But electric co-ops are looking for professionals with more than excellent technical skills. We are seeking individuals who understand the cooperative difference and appreciate our mission-oriented operating principles. A career with an electric co-op is different than a job with a for-profit electric utility. Nueces Electric Cooperative is a not18
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for-profit organization with a mission to provide reliable, cost effective electric service to improve our members’ quality of life. This true service motive, combined with competitive wages and benefit, makes NEC a great place to work This mission also means we have a strong commitment to the communities we serve. Important decisions are made locally with input from our democratically elected Board of Directors, who as members themselves,serve the member-owned co-op for the greater good of the community. We are proud to give back to our community through employee volunteer efforts, community sponsorships, and with donations to local charities such as the American Cancer Society and HALO-Flight. We have also made a significant impact through our charitable foundation, Nueces Electric Charities, through which, NEC members have given over $1 million in grants to support the important work of dozens of local charities. While NEC is an independent corporation, we are part of a nationwide network of electric cooperatives that allows us to be more effective and efficient. Electric co-ops make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Through our network of 900 electric co-ops across the country, we have helped bring electricity to more than 140 million people in 43 developing countries across the globe. Through international electrification projects, America’s electric cooperatives help millions of people in developing countries improve their living standards. Simply put, we believe cooperatives build a better world, and we are looking for talented people to join us. To learn more about electric co-op careers and view NEC’s current job openings, visit https://nueceselectric.org/careers. www.neccoopenergy.com
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