Join our team!
Joining UPPCO means being part of a dedicated team responsible for delivering dependable electricity across some of the most rural and naturally challenging terrain in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. From maintaining thousands of miles of power lines to advancing a clean and sustainable energy future, we rely on skilled, passionate individuals who live our values of safety, respect, integrity, excellence, and stewardship every day. Explore our current openings to see how you can help power the U.P.
Current Openings
Our Mission
To keep the lights on by investing responsibly in safety, reliability, and people.
Our Vision
To lead the UP to a clean, connected, and sustainable future, where serving our communities remains at the center of what we do.
Our Territory
Service Centers:
- Ishpeming
- Hancock
- Ontonagon
- Iron River
- Escanaba
- Munising
Corporate:
- Marquette
The shaded area indicates the UPPCO electric service territory.
Upper Peninsula Power Company serves electricity to customers across 4,460 square miles, some of the most rural, heavily forested, and weather-challenged areas in America. To serve 52,000 customers – that’s about 12 customers per square mile – we maintain 4,468 miles of power lines, 58 substations, and 7 hydroelectric generation facilities. Despite the rugged terrain and the U.P.’s average annual snowfall of 200 inches, UPPCO excels at providing customers with dependable service and safe, reliable energy.
Our Values
Safety
The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is non-negotiable.
Respect
We seek to understand our differences and foster an environment where all people feel valued.
Integrity
We stand by our commitments and do what is right.
Excellence
We challenge ourselves to deliver superior performance by meeting high standards.
Stewardship
We provide responsible management of our communities and environment.
Equal Opportunity Policy & Notice
At UPPCO, we are committed to powering the lives of our customers. We need talented, team-oriented individuals that share our commitment. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.
UPPCO is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call (906) 232-1402 or email your request. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Upper Peninsula Power Company is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other protected classification. We support and will cooperate fully with all applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders in all of our employment policies, practices, and decisions, including, but not limited to:
All recruiting, hiring, and promotion programs in all job categories; decisions regarding employment; and all personnel actions related to compensation, benefits, transfers, training, social and recreational programs, job opportunities, layoffs, recalls, education, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Employees and applicants shall not be subject to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may engage in, any of the following activities: filing a complaint; assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of applicable federal, state, or local laws requiring equal opportunity for individuals of a protected group; opposing any act or practice made unlawful by such federal, state, or local laws; and exercising any other rights protected by such laws or the implementing regulations.
We firmly believe that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership and implementation. It is imperative that all employees make personnel and employment decisions in accordance with the UPPCO’s policies, practices, and procedures.
Chief Executive Officer