Job Description

Job Description

Deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (SIPC), a generation and transmission electric cooperative based in Southern Illinois, is looking to hire a Transmission Maintenance Supervisor. The position is located south of Marion, Illinois, near Lake of Egypt.

Salary Range: $85k to $115k

Position Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience with electrical utilities and transmission line construction.
• Previous experience with right-of-way maintenance is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess or able to acquire an Illinois Herbicide Applicator License.
• Acquisition of an Illinois Notary Public.
• Willingness to attend continuing education courses, complete certifications, and participate in meetings and training sessions, both online and out-of-town, as needed.
• General computer skills (spreadsheets, email, etc.).
• Some work outside of typical working hours may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of transmission line contractors inclusive of managing daily work schedules and performing quality control.
• Management of vegetation management contractors inclusive of managing daily work schedules and performing quality control.
• Communication with property owners associated with SIPC’s transmission system.
• Preparation of transmission system switching orders for construction and maintenance.
• Management of inventory (charge out, returns, annual inventory count, etc.).
• Maintaining inventory stock by requesting quotations and preparing purchase orders.
• Provisioning of materials/hardware for both line construction and maintenance projects.
• Bi-annual air patrol of transmission system.
• Assistance in soliciting transmission line and vegetation management contracts.

Benefits:

• Competitive base wage.
• Paid time off includes 11 annual holidays, vacation time, sick time, family sick, family death, and personal time (conditionally available).
• Health insurance policies for individual and family.
• Employer provided defined benefit retirement plan.
• 401K plan (both traditional and Roth options) with employer provided discretionary and matching contribution up to 7%.
• Employer paid basic life insurance (3X base wage).
• Additional insurance available LTD, spouse & child life, supplemental life and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment policies.
• Health Savings Account available.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Employee only Lake of Egypt recreation area access.
• Vehicle provided for work.

Please complete an online application ( and send a resume along with supporting information to:

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative

Attn: Human Resources

11543 Lake of Egypt Road

Marion, IL 62959

Email:  bholshouser@sipower.org

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.

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