UEC is headquartered in Hermiston, Oregon (population 18,000+), the largest and fastest-growing city in Eastern Oregon. Located seven miles south of the Columbia River, Lake Wallula and the McNary Dam, the Hermiston area has become a hub for logistics and data center activity. The area is 30 minutes south of the Tri-Cities in Washington, two-and-a-half hours south of Spokane, three hours east of Portland, and three-and-a-half hours northwest of Boise. Cost of living is lower than the national average. Blue Mountain Community College and Eastern Oregon University have branch facilities in Hermiston; Columbia Basin College and a branch campus of Washington State University are a 40-mile drive. Area activities are plentiful, and include golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and snow skiing.

UEC Company Benefits & Perks: 
4-10 Schedule (Friday's Off)
401(K) 11% Company Match
Pension Plan (100% Employer Sponsored)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits options
Competitive Wages
Vacation, Sick Leave and 11 paid holidays
Gym Membership Subsidy
Employer Sponsored Training
Various Opportunities for Fundraising and giving back to the community


Data Center

Logistics & Supply Chain

Umatilla Electric Cooperative

Robert Echenrode

Tom Pitzer

Steve Platt

Phil Hamm

Lee Docken

John Otis

Jeff Wenholz

Bryan Wolfe

Robert Cromwell

Lisa Mcmeen

Josh Lankford

John Donner

The Leadership Team at Umatilla Electric Cooperative is responsible for strategic decision-making, overseeing operational efficiency, and ensuring financial sustainability. Comprising key executives, the team collaborates to develop policies that enhance service delivery, optimize resources, and promote community engagement while driving the cooperative’s mission to provide reliable and affordable energy to its members.

Leadership Team

Government and Policy Affairs

Engineering and Technical Services

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