To be an integral part of our retail sales team by demonstrating excellent customer service skills in our retail store. Our ideal candidate takes pleasure in solving problems, is able to work under pressure, sell to customers and enjoys being part of a team. Teamwork at Sutherlands means participating in team decisions, maintaining good working relationships and supporting coworkers and our business goals. Primary Tasks and Responsibilities: • Greeting customers • Assisting customers with home improvement questions and guiding customers towards the right product(s)s primarily in the electrical department, but in other departments around the store as needed. • Maintaining excellent store presentation • Be crossed trained to fill in at other departments. • Assist with refunds and exchanges Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have a high school education/GED and 1+ years of retail sales experience or the equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training. Specific product knowledge and sales experience is preferred, but not necessary. A varied schedule will include day, evening and weekend shifts. • Excellent customer service skills • Knowledgeable with home improvement products • Knowledgeable with Electrical Fundamentals • Friendly and outgoing personality • Motivated, hardworking and honest • Detail oriented • Prior Electrical trade or sales experience preferred. Salary: We offer competitive pay, based on your level of experience. Additional Information: The responsibilities and qualifications displayed here are subject to change. This is not an official job description. Sutherlands® strives to be a drug-free work environment. All employees are subject to initial and random drug screening. About Us: We are a privately held company with a very successful history. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer the opportunity for a challenging and rewarding career. Posted: 08-29-2024
See More Details >>About the position As a Substation Technician Apprentice at Sunflower Electric Power Corporation in Great Bend, Kansas, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and constructing high voltage electrical substations, which are essential for keeping the lights on for Kansans. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on transformers and various mechanical and electrical components of transmission substations. You will be involved in a variety of tasks including the construction, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substation equipment. This includes working with power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and various electrical and electronic systems, primarily focusing on circuits between 48 and 600 volts. In this role, you will gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience through a utility apprenticeship program, which is designed to further your career in the electrical utility field. You will work alongside a talented and safety-conscious team dedicated to your professional growth. The position involves daily travel across Sunflower's service territory, providing you with the chance to collaborate with contractors and various departments within the company. You will also develop skills in reading and interpreting construction and manufacturers' drawings, specifications, schematic diagrams, and substation drawings. Additionally, you will contribute to the company's mission of achieving the lowest cost, most reliable, and environmentally sound transmission and substation infrastructure. The apprenticeship program is structured to provide you with the necessary training and experience to excel in this field, ensuring that you are well-prepared for a successful career as a Substation Technician. Responsibilities • Assist with the construction, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substation equipment. , • Work on power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and various electrical and electronic systems. , • Travel across Sunflower's service territory to perform duties related to substation maintenance and construction. , • Gain experience in reading and understanding construction and manufacturers' drawings, specifications, and schematic diagrams. , • Provide support to achieve reliable and environmentally sound transmission and substation infrastructure. Requirements • Two year post high school technical certification in industrial electrical, instrument and control, or electronics; or equivalent combination of education and experience. , • One year control circuit wiring and installation experience preferred for the apprentice level. , • For the journey level, two year post high school technical certification in industrial electrical, instrument and control, or electronics and four years electric utility substation experience with increasingly responsible duties related to the installation and maintenance of substation equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. , • Completion of a recognized substation apprenticeship program is preferred. Nice-to-haves • Experience with control circuit wiring and installation. , • Familiarity with reading and interpreting schematic diagrams and substation drawings. Benefits • Low health insurance premiums , • Company-funded pension , • Robust benefits package
See More Details >>CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Summary CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Pipelines & Terminals division in Chase, KS . We are looking for an Instrument & Electrical Technician to work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to optimize the movement of crude oil to the refinery. You must be a self-motivated, results-driven individual, with the ability to assess situations quickly to make decisions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with high mechanical and mathematical aptitudes, strong trouble-shooting capabilities and the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are essential. Responsibilities • Provide safe and reliable equipment and systems to support pipeline and terminal operations. • Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot high and low voltage electrical systems, instrumentation equipment, and SCADA/Terminal Automation control systems for the pipelines and terminals. • Ensure efficient 24/7 operation of the pipeline stations by maintaining equipment • Provide 24/7 support for pipeline operations and provide troubleshooting and general support to terminals and pipeline facilities. • Assess operating problems with consideration of dangers including high voltage and high-pressure rotating equipment, chemicals, and flammable materials. • Oversee the construction, installation, and startup of capital projects. • Develop project scope of work and ensure projects are completed as specified and within budget. • Coordinate operational and maintenance items for pipeline operations. • Provide assistance to the area integrity management program. • Participate in Safety Committee reviews, meetings, discussions and solution development. • Participate in safety reviews, training and emergency response with the Environmental, Health & Safety group. • Remain current on safety standards, terminal operating procedures, environmental standards, and industry practices. • Utilize a wide range of electrical monitoring equipment, computers, calibration devices, and testing equipment. • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators. • Perform other duties as needed or assigned. • Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions. Minimum Qualifications (required) • 1+ years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance and/or Field Service Maintenance Additional Qualifications • High School diploma or GED preferred • 3 or more years of Instrument and Electrical experience • Minimum of 2 years of vocational, military, apprenticeship, or journeyman, Instrument and Electrical technical training (additional years of experience may offset education requirement) • Minimum of 2 years of Instrument and Electrical experience • Experience with electrical monitoring equipment, computers, calibration devices, and testing equipment • Working knowledge of high and low voltage electrical systems, process controls, pumps, and hydraulics • Journeyman or Master Electrician • Petroleum experience • Experience with SCADA and/or terminal automation systems, PLC programming, VFD's, and HMI's. • NACE training • ISA training • HAZWOPER Certification • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse. Physical Requirements • Live within 30 miles travel time of the terminal or be willing to relocate permanent residence CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan. CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com (mailto:chscareers@chsinc.com) ; to verify that the communication is from CHS. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Get It to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs. See CHS Inc Privacy Policy at https://www.chsinc.com/privacy and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Summary CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Pipelines & Terminals division in Chase, KS . We are looking for an Instrument & Electrical Technician to work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to optimize the movement of crude oil to the refinery. You must be a self-motivated, results-driven individual, with the ability to assess situations quickly to make decisions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with high mechanical and mathematical aptitudes, strong trouble-shooting capabilities and the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are essential. Responsibilities • Provide safe and reliable equipment and systems to support pipeline and terminal operations. • Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot high and low voltage electrical systems, instrumentation equipment, and SCADA/Terminal Automation control systems for the pipelines and terminals. • Ensure efficient 24/7 operation of the pipeline stations by maintaining equipment • Provide 24/7 support for pipeline operations and provide troubleshooting and general support to terminals and pipeline facilities. • Assess operating problems with consideration of dangers including high voltage and high-pressure rotating equipment, chemicals, and flammable materials. • Oversee the construction, installation, and startup of capital projects. • Develop project scope of work and ensure projects are completed as specified and within budget. • Coordinate operational and maintenance items for pipeline operations. • Provide assistance to the area integrity management program. • Participate in Safety Committee reviews, meetings, discussions and solution development. • Participate in safety reviews, training and emergency response with the Environmental, Health & Safety group. • Remain current on safety standards, terminal operating procedures, environmental standards, and industry practices. • Utilize a wide range of electrical monitoring equipment, computers, calibration devices, and testing equipment. • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators. • Perform other duties as needed or assigned. • Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions. Minimum Qualifications (required) • 1+ years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance and/or Field Service Maintenance Additional Qualifications • High School diploma or GED preferred • 3 or more years of Instrument and Electrical experience • Minimum of 2 years of vocational, military, apprenticeship, or journeyman, Instrument and Electrical technical training (additional years of experience may offset education requirement) • Minimum of 2 years of Instrument and Electrical experience • Experience with electrical monitoring equipment, computers, calibration devices, and testing equipment • Working knowledge of high and low voltage electrical systems, process controls, pumps, and hydraulics • Journeyman or Master Electrician • Petroleum experience • Experience with SCADA and/or terminal automation systems, PLC programming, VFD's, and HMI's. • NACE training • ISA training • HAZWOPER Certification • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse. Physical Requirements • Live within 30 miles travel time of the terminal or be willing to relocate permanent residence CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan. CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com (mailto:chscareers@chsinc.com) ; to verify that the communication is from CHS. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Get It to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs. See CHS Inc Privacy Policy at https://www.chsinc.com/privacy and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Great Bend, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Great Bend, KS, apprentices earn an average of $406.50 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $459.50 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
