BRMEMC Careers
At BRMEMC, our employees leverage their diverse skills, talents, ideas and enthusiasm to provide our members with a reliable source of electric power and broadband services.
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC employs the best and brightest talent to provide energy to more than forty-eight thousand members located in two states. Our members depend on us 24/7 to light and cool their homes; to run their appliances, computers and home entertainment systems; to provide energy for their schools, churches, hospitals, offices and other places of employment.
BRMEMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company always has been and will continue to be committed to providing a work environment that is free of intimidation and harassment.
We work together to create a dynamic, safe and healthy working environment where diversity is valued, individuals are respected, and where innovation and teamwork are recognized and rewarded. As our values attest, we follow the highest ethical standards in achieving our goals and maintaining our reputation as a preeminent and trusted energy provider.
Our strong, 80-year history is the result of people just like you, who contribute to our success through the work they do each day.
To join our team complete this employment application.
- BRMEMC is a drug-free workplace.
- Educational prerequisite of a high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions.
- Offer of employment contingent upon meeting minimum standards in relation to pre-employment background and drug screen.
Current Open Positions
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Schedule: Full Time
Young Harris, Georgia
Blue Ridge Mountain is seeking applicants to apply for the position of network administrator position. For 83 years, BRMEMC has provided lifelong and rewarding careers for the people in our communities – our roots run deep. As we continue to grow in service to our membership; we need to also grow our workforce. If you’re looking for a career that will keep you in this beautiful area, and you’re passionate about service to one another then apply now. We’ll ensure that you’re successful along the way! We are members serving members.
OBJECTIVE:
To design, install, operate and maintain computer networking systems across the cooperative; assist in monitoring, documentation, and optimization of all network, hardware, cabling, software, and data communications connections; analyze and resolve network, hardware and software problems; serve as subject matter expert for special projects; install and maintain routers, switches, and network access hardware and software; and assisting with all other Cooperative information systems.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Competencies evaluated in this position include, but will not be limited to, proficiency in the following: Router, switch, and network access configuration, troubleshooting and implementation. Layer 2 and routing protocols configuration, troubleshooting, and implementation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear at conversational levels.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to work in office and field (outdoor) environments during all weather conditions as necessary.
- On-call as may be required in order to perform job duties.
- May be occasionally required to work non-standard hours (e.g. night, weekend, and holiday) in order to perform necessary job duties to minimize interference with normal business functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Under general direction, be responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of all routers, switches and network access hardware, and applicable software.
- Assist in the design and implementation of redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
- Assist in network capacity planning and network performance.
- Install and upgrade network components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions.
- Manage, support and assist in engineering complex networks, including network design, site survey, installation, integration, testing and final acceptance in a wired or wireless environment, network vulnerability assessments, configuration and monitoring of intrusion prevention systems, including firewalls.
- Provide documentation and technical specifications for planning and implementing new or existing IT infrastructure.
- Assist with security audits, backups, and other network maintenance as needed.
- Assist with hardware and software installs, upgrades and support as needed to maintain working systems at BRMEMC.
- Provide input, when requested, on network equipment, vendors, and technologies, and stay abreast of knowledge and advances in networking technologies enabling the most efficient use of cooperative resources.
- Maintain, secure and protect confidential Cooperative information.
- All other duties as required.
MARGINAL DUTIES:
All duties listed above are required for this position and none are considered marginal. Management reserves the right to change, modify, or alter any job description to ensure continuity of business operations.
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to: Director of Information Systems
- Directs: No one
- Coordinates and cooperates with:
- Departmental Employees and Managers
- Other Cooperative Employees and Managers
- Applicable vendors
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience. Equivalent combinations of degree and experience will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Must have working technical experience with network systems.
- Must have working knowledge of network and routing protocols.
- Must have working knowledge of switch and router configuration.
- Prefer candidates with working technical experience in designing, building, installing, configuring and supporting Microsoft SQL servers, Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Server and desktop OS.
- Prefer candidates with experience in OS virtualization, SAN and related technology.
- Prefer candidates with experience in data backups and disaster recovery.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Must possess the ability to conduct research into network related problems as required.
- Must possess the ability to install hardware and software on network equipment, servers and computers.
- Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on network hardware, servers, computers, and peripheral equipment.
- Direct skills and abilities with advanced network and routing protocols such as VLAN translation, BGP, MPLS, OSPF and DWDM will be critical to success in this role.
- Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must be of the highest integrity and possess good personal habits.
- Must maintain exemplary attendance and be punctual in performance of duties.
- Must possess the initiative to develop an interest in accepting and directing work assignments.
- Must possess the characteristics necessary for providing effective leadership, guidance, training, and direction.
- Must demonstrate attributes consistent with teamwork and cooperation when working with colleagues including strong interpersonal skills.
- Successful individuals in this role will demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to contribute to Cooperative’s goal of providing exceptional service to members and associates, as well as the organization as a whole.
- Must possess a willingness to pursue a continuous program of self-development, both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities.
- Must maintain the highest standards of professionalism in the performance of job duties.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to acquire a CDL license if directed to.
Posted: 11/27/2023
SYSTEM OPERATOR I
Schedule: Full Time
Young Harris, Georgia
Blue Ridge Mountain is seeking applicants to apply for the position of system operator I position. For 83 years, BRMEMC has provided lifelong and rewarding careers for the people in our communities – our roots run deep. As we continue to grow in service to our membership; we need to also grow our workforce. If you’re looking for a career that will keep you in this beautiful area, and you’re passionate about service to one another then apply now. We’ll ensure that you’re successful along the way! We are members serving members.
OBJECTIVE:
To provide critical communications to ensure employee safety and job effectiveness between BRMEMC’s dispatch office and all field operations personnel.
MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS:
Individuals must demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to contribute to Cooperative’s goal of providing exceptional service to members and associates, exhibiting professionalism at all times. Management reserves the right to change, modify, or alter any job description deemed necessary to continue the operation of business.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Provide constant, rapid, and accurate communication between Cooperative personnel internally and externally also including member-consumers. Provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service that will promote goodwill between the Cooperative, the member-consumers, and all inter-office departments. Develop departmental relationships to ensure a productive work environment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
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- Reports to: Systems Control Supervisor
- Directs: No one
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work in an office environment. With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to sit, walk, stand, and use hands and fingers to operate computers and other office equipment. Must be able to lift objects up to 15 pounds. Must be able to hear and talk at conversation levels. Must have clarity of vision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Maintain constant monitoring of all radio communications in the field.
- Keep updated locations of all construction and right-of-way crews.
- Keep updated on locations of all outages and vehicles involved.
- Learn to monitor and operate basic SCADA functions in a safe manner.
- Receive, look up, complete, and create all Underground Locate requests.
- Attend continuing education classes as recommended by System Control Supervisor.
- Maintain a good working relationship with all departments within BRMEMC.
- Work with Cut-Off and billing personnel on a daily basis.
- Monitor security and gate systems.
- Learn to make, complete, and release work orders.
- Perform other duties as required.
MARGINAL DUTIES:
All duties listed above are required for this position and none are considered marginal.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Continuing education and basic computer dispatching skills is desired but not required.
KNOWLEDGE:
Must be willing to gain a working knowledge of BRMEMC Electrical System. Must be able to follow guidelines for proper radio communications, including May-Day procedures. Must be willing & able to follow instructions and communicate with all departments of BRMEMC. Basic computer skills. Advanced skills desired. – Will be required to work with CMB, maps, OMS (Outage Management System), SCADA Operations, Cut-off Live, and Work Order Management (Works), Command Center.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Must be able to maintain communications with all departments of BRMEMC.
- Must maintain radio communications in a safe and skillful manner.
- Must become familiar with the electrical layout of BRMEMC’s entire system and transmission scheme.
- Must be willing to learn the operation of BRMEMC’s computer system.
ATTITUDE:
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- Willingness to cooperate, perform, and contribute to the department’s goal of providing exceptional service to the members and to the organization as a whole.
- Willingness to pursue a continuous program of self-development, both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
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- Must be of the highest integrity and possess good personal habits.
- Must be attendance and punctuality conscious in performance of duties.
- Must possess the initiative to develop an interest in accepting and directing work assignments.
- Must possess the characteristics necessary for providing effective leadership, guidance, training, and direction.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to acquire a CDL license if directed to.
This is a 24/7 position. During training, the employee will be expected to work Monday through Friday 8 hours a day for 5 days a week. Other days or hours, if needed, on an overtime basis. Training duration will be at the discretion of the System Operations Supervisor.
Posted: 11/15/2023
Fiber Optic Technician 1 (temporary position)
Schedule: Full Time
Young Harris, Georgia
Blue Ridge Mountain is seeking applicants to apply for the temporary position of fiber optic technician 1 position. For 83 years, BRMEMC has provided lifelong and rewarding careers for the people in our communities – our roots run deep. As we continue to grow in service to our membership; we need to also grow our workforce. If you’re looking for a career that will keep you in this beautiful area, and you’re passionate about service to one another then apply now. We’ll ensure that you’re successful along the way! We are members serving members.
OBJECTIVE:
To effectively perform the required duties of this position in order to promote and maintain the broadband business and the satisfaction of our members in accordance with the policies, procedures, and safety rules of Blue Ridge Mountain EMC.
MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS:
Individuals must demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to contribute to the Cooperative’s goal of providing exceptional service to members and associates, exhibiting professionalism at all times. Management reserves the right to change, modify, or alter any job description deemed necessary to continue the operation of business.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Knowledge of Cooperative policies and procedures to obtain information that will provide constant, rapid, and accurate communication between Cooperative personnel and member-consumers. Provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service that will promote goodwill between the Cooperative, the member-consumers, and all inter-office departments. Develop departmental relationships to ensure a productive work environment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
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- Reports to: Director of Broadband
- Directs: No one
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components and small objects. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
To learn and perform the following duties under direct supervision utilizing training materials and hands on training:
- Install Ethernet cables accompanying connectors.
- Route Ethernet cables within and around buildings in the most efficient and cost effective manner while meeting the members needs and expectations.
- Install member equipment and provide set up advice when necessary to meet the goals of a specific project.
- Install phone and phone systems.
- Troubleshoot all fiber optic outside plant, customer premise electronics and all services provided to the membership.
- Become familiar with installing fiber optic cable, hand holes and other related tasks when necessary.
- Operate radio equipment and abide by Cooperative rules and regulations.
- Become familiar with all phases of fiber installation.
- Know all materials and applications and is responsible for keeping a record of inventory used on each job.
- Become familiar with all equipment (trenchers, trucks, bucket truck, splicing trailer, splicer, cleavers, test equipment, etc.).
- Climb poles to install or remove fiber optic coils and splice cases when necessary.
- Assist in housekeeping of assigned truck/s, loading and unloading of all materials and properly reports any mechanical failure to Shop Supervisor or other designated personnel.
- Knowledge and application of AC and DC electrical systems.
- Become familiar with all troubleshooting procedures and equipment used in those processes which include but not limited to OTDR, Light Source and Power Meter.
- Performs and assists in other duties as directed.
MARGINAL DUTIES:
All duties are considered essential and none are considered marginal. On occasion, work overtime and after-hours to complete necessary work and maintenance on any existing or future fiber optic network.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be willing to attend trainings schools, seminars, etc., as required.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Requires demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to be used with the managers, employees, and member-consumers. Requires demonstrated business skills including the ability to prepare all types of correspondence, skills in grammar, spelling and punctuation, editing and proof reading. Be responsive and persuasive at all levels of the organization to handle Cooperative issues in a confidential and tactful manner.
ATTITUDE:
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- Willingness to cooperate, perform, and contribute to the department’s goal of providing exceptional service to the members and to the organization as a whole.
- Willingness to pursue a continuous program of self-development, both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
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- Must be of the highest integrity and possess good personal habits.
- Must be attendance and punctuality conscious in performance of duties.
- Must possess the initiative to develop an interest in accepting and directing work assignments.
- Must possess the characteristics necessary for providing effective leadership, guidance, training, and direction.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to acquire a CDL license if directed to.
Posted: 1/24/2023
Outside Crew Positions
Schedule: Full Time
Young Harris, Georgia
Blue Ridge Mountain is seeking applicants to apply for various outside crew positions. For 83 years, BRMEMC has provided lifelong and rewarding careers for the people in our communities – our roots run deep. As we continue to grow in service to our membership; we need to also grow our workforce. If you’re looking for a career that will keep you in this beautiful area, and you’re passionate about service to one another then apply now. We’ll ensure that you’re successful along the way! We are members serving members.
OBJECTIVE:
To acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively and efficiently clear right of way for existing power line maintenance and new line construction.
MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS:
Individuals must demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to contribute to Cooperative’s goal of providing exceptional service to members and associates, exhibiting professionalism at all times. Management reserves the right to change, modify, or alter any job description deemed necessary to continue the operation of business.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Become familiar with Cooperative policies and procedures that will ensure the safe and efficient clearing of right of ways for electric lines and communication lines to minimize storm and short-circuit hazards. Perform quality work and give courteous service that will promote goodwill between the Cooperative, the member-consumers, and all inter-office departments. Develop departmental relationships to ensure a productive work environment.
Reporting Relationship:
A. Reports to: Right of Way Foreman
B. Directs: No one
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
To learn the following duties under direct supervision utilizing training materials and hands on training to maintain Blue Ridge Mountain EMC existing and new electric line right of ways.
- A. Cut, Trim and remove trees, underbrush, saplings, and other ground debris by axe, saw or power saw.
- B. Grind trees and brush into chips for proper disposal as directed.
- C. Climb trees in order to cut or trim.
- D. Climb trees to hang ropes or other pulling devices to aid in the
- directional control of trees to be felled.
- E. Other duties as required or directed.
MARGINAL DUTIES:
All duties listed above are required for this position and none are considered marginal. Management reserves the right to change, modify, or alter any job description to ensure continuity of business operations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general education (GED). One to three months related experience and/or training preferred. Georgia DOT flagging license required (training will be provided). Must be willing to attend training schools and seminars as needed to increase job knowledge and skills.
Knowledge:
Must have knowledge and understanding of power operated tools and equipment.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
A. Employee must have the ability to operate safely, productively and perform routine maintenance on chain saws and brush chippers.
B. Employee must have the ability to operate a bucket truck.
ATTITUDE:
A. Willingness to cooperate, perform, and contribute to the department’s goal of providing exceptional service to the members and to the organization as a whole.
B. Willingness to pursue a continuous program of self-development, both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
A. Must be of the highest integrity and possess good personal habits.
B. Must be attendance and punctuality conscious in performance of duties.
C. Must possess the initiative to develop an interest in accepting and directing work assignments.
D. Must possess the characteristics necessary for providing effective leadership, guidance, training, and direction.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must have the ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Human Resources
875 Main Street East
Young Harris, Georgia 30582
P.O. Box 9
Young Harris, Georgia 30582