Operations Manager

We have an opening for an Operations Manager in Devils Lake, ND. Our company’s commitment is to environmental, economic, and community stewardship and we balance each decision we make with the impact it has on our friends and neighbors.

Otter Tail Power Company is a growing vertically integrated investor-owned electric utility that provides an essential service to over 130,000 customers across 70,000 square miles. Otter Tail offers great pay, flexible schedule and the opportunity to work with some of the industry’s best employees.  

We’re looking for an Operations Manager to lead our area field personnel in construction and maintenance activities within budget while also overseeing the safety of the workgroup. The ideal candidate is a motivated self starter looking for a rewarding career working with great employees while positively impacting the communities we serve. 

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
  • The expected offer for this role is $117,000 – $162,000 annually. Actual base compensation will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Incentive plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership options
  • Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
  • Health, disability and life insurance plan options
• Our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement. This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training. 
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.

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Applications accepted through May 11, 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary/Compensation: $117,000 - $162,000 per year