Full-Time
Benefits Specialist
ERMCO Distribution Transformers
201-500 employees
Designs and manufactures oil-filled distribution transformers
No salary listed
Remote in USA
Remote
Remote within AZ, FL, GA, IL, KS, NC, NE, MI, MA, SD, TN, TX, WI, or WY. Relocation assistance is provided; travel up to 15% is expected.
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- At least 2 years of experience in benefits administration.
- Hold a bachelor's degree or have equivalent work experience in the Human Resources field.
- Have knowledge of benefits programs, laws, and regulations.
- Have strong analytical skills and proficiency in benefits administration systems.
- Have strong multitasking abilities and time management skills.
- Be detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
- Travel up to 15% is expected.
- Serve as a point of contact for inquiries regarding health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, wellness programs, and other company-provided benefits, escalating issues as needed.
- Manage support requests through the department's support ticketing system.
- Assist with developing and distributing materials about benefits options, enrollment procedures, and policy changes.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of enrollments, terminations, and modifications.
- Use Human Resources Information Systems to assist with benefits administration, including accurate data entry and maintenance.
- Generate reports to aid decision-making processes.
- Maintain current documentation of benefits policies and procedures and ensure consistency and clarity in benefits-related documents and communications.
- Support special projects such as open enrollment and health fairs as needed.
- Advanced degrees or certifications in a Human Resources-related field.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
ERMCO Distribution Transformers manufactures oil-filled distribution transformers and transformer components in the United States. Its products include transformers used to step down high-voltage electricity for safe distribution, with oil insulation and cooling as part of a core-and-winding design that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another. The company distinguishes itself by being one of the largest producers in the United States, offering a broad range of transformer components from a Tennessee base, which supports scale, reliability, and widespread availability for utilities and other customers. Its goal is to design, produce, and supply dependable distribution transformers and related components to ensure safe and efficient electrical power distribution.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Founded
1964
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Waddell facility adds 566,121 square feet and over 500 planned jobs.
- ERMCO said the Arizona plant expands three-phase transformer capacity for Western customers.
- Industry demand remains hot, and ERMCO says the Arizona site addresses the transformer shortage.
What critics are saying
- Revelio counted only 459 employees in March 2026, limiting execution bandwidth.
- Arizona production begins in 2027, leaving ERMCO exposed to shortages and competitor lock-ins now.
- Hitachi Energy and Eaton are expanding too, squeezing ERMCO before Waddell ramps.
What makes ERMCO Distribution Transformers unique
- AECI-owned ERMCO combines utility backing with North American transformer manufacturing scale.
- ERMCO bought Spire Power Solutions in 2025, adding Power Partners and Pioneer brands.
- Arizona’s Waddell plant gives ERMCO its first western U.S. manufacturing footprint.
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Tennessee manufacturer ERMCO expands to West Valley. A major manufacturing expansion is headed to the West Valley, adding momentum to Arizona's industrial growth and long-term housing demand. Key details: * Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative Inc. (ERMCO) is opening a 566,121-square-foot manufacturing facility in Waddell. * The site is located at 15784 W. Hatcher Road within Virgin Industrial Park. * The project is expected to create more than 500 jobs. * The facility will focus on three-phase distribution transformer manufacturing. * Operations are expected to begin in 2027, with foundational work starting in 2026. * The building was purchased for $90.5 million from IndiCap and Invesco. * This marks ERMCO's first manufacturing operation west of the Mississippi River. * Company leaders cited Arizona's business climate, labor market, and proximity to Western U.S. customers as key drivers. Why this matters to Arizona investors: * Large-scale industrial employment drives long-term rental demand, especially for workforce and mid-income housing. * West Valley submarkets continue to attract manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure investment. * Job growth supports rent stability and absorption, particularly for single-family rentals in emerging corridors.
ERMCO to expand into 158,000 square feet of space in Bristol Wisconsin. ERMCO to expand into 158,000 square feet of space in Bristol Wisconsin.Bristol, Wisconsin — According to state and local development sources, ERMCO plans to build out 158,000 square feet of new space in Bristol. The company plans to occupy the new space in Bristol, on or about January 1, 2025. According to the company website ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ERMCO is one of the largest producers of oil filled distribution transformers and transformer components in the United States. Ensure that families and businesses get the power they need, period
Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point Capital”), a private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the industrials, business services and
ATHENS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point Capital”), a private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the industrials, business services and IT services sectors, announced today a sale of Spire Power Solutions L.P. (“Spire”), one of North America’s leading manufacturers of power transformers, to Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (“ERMCO”), a leader in the manufacturing of liquid-filled distribution transformers for the utility, commercial and industrial markets. ERMCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (“AECI”).Headquartered in Athens, GA, Spire has been serving the electrical utility, commercial and industrial sectors for over 100 years. Spire manufactures a full range of liquid-filled and dry-type transformers through the Power Partners, Pioneer Transformers, Jefferson Electric and VF Transformer brands.Tim Mills, President and CEO of ERMCO, commented, “We are excited to welcome the Spire team into the ERMCO family