Start your next career with Lake Region Electric Cooperative! LREC is a member-owned electric utility located in the heart of lakes country  in west-central Minnesota, 45 miles SE of Fargo/Moorhead. We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees including:

  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible benefit plan
  • 401k
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • On-site fitness center
  • Uniform allowance

If you are ready to join a team that believes in their mission and takes pride in what they do for our membership, apply for one of our open positions today! 

Job offers are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment screening which may include a physical examination, drug screening, background check, reference check, and motor vehicle record check as applicable to the position.

Career Opportunities

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SYSTEMS & SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR

Our full-time IT Systems & Support Administrator position is a great fit for a process driven, people person, who is excited to own our end-users’ IT experience and drive efficiency improvements throughout the cooperative by using automation and scripting.

On-site in our Pelican Rapids, MN office, this individual contributor role applies their ‘jack of all trades’ broad IT knowledgebase, ensuring the smooth operation and technical support of systems and solutions via integration of hardware and software technologies. Provide support to end users by identifying problems, researching answers, and guiding through corrective steps. Assist end-users in creating efficiencies by eliminating repetitive tasks using automation and scripting. Maintain secure network and server operations, including recommending and executing system automation efficiencies. Employ scripting and automation tools for IT efficient systems management. Administer and engage in cybersecurity policies, procedures, end user training and best practices.

Qualifications for the position include:

  • Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to 6 years in the Information Technology (IT) field.
  • Requires 1 year of education/experience writing in scripting and query languages, including Python, JavaScript, PowerShell and SQL.
  • Proficient in server and networking technologies.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Windows server and workstation operating systems, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Active Directory, enterprise networking best practices, and IT security.
  • Analytical and complex problem-solving skills, with the desire for continuous learning and development
  • Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with attention to detail.
  • Capacity to work standard work hours, Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 4:00PM, and overtime as needed. Assistance will be expected during major outages.

This position will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the review process will begin right away.

LREC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, public assistance, age, marital status, familial status, or protected veteran status. To learn more, view your EEO rights under the law.

How to Apply

A completed application, which requires a signature via the application process, is only considered for the applied indicated position. Submit an application for each position to which you intend to be considered. A cover letter and resume may be attached during the online application process.

Contact Human Resources regarding the accessibility of our website, an accommodation request, or assistance needed in completing the application process, via email HR@lrec.coop, or phone 800-552-7658.