“As an electrical engineer at AVECC, my work can involve analyzing electrical system data, assisting with engineering projects, programming field devices like reclosers, regulators and capacitors, supporting substation work and collaborating with different departments. Two days are not ever exactly the same, and every day presents a new opportunity to learn and help improve the […]

By Phoenix Mertin Eli Davis, an intern with the AVECC engineering department at Ozark, has a passion for soccer, people, and teamwork.  “I love working with teams and creating something new, which is why I am so excited to pursue my studies in electrical engineering,” Eli said. This Fall, Eli will start his 2nd year […]

By Phoenix Mertin Peyton Sterling wrapped up his internship with the AVECC operations department in Pocola earlier this month. This internship is part of Peyton’s curriculum to earn his associate degree in applied science as a high-voltage line technician at OSUIT in Okmulgee. “I’ve done some electrical work before, and I wanted to step it […]

By Phoenix Mertin Evelyn Leding is a veteran member services intern for her fourth summer at AVECC in her hometown of Ozark. Evelyn is a rising senior at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, studying instrumental music education. Though her internship is not related to music, Evelyn says, “I’ve learned a lot of skills [at AVECC] […]

By Phoenix Mertin, AVECC Multimedia Intern Akira Fujibayashi has been interning with the AVECC engineering Department at Ozark this summer. Growing up in Greenwood, Akira has built a successful football career playing for the Bulldogs – a career he looks forward to continuing this fall at Henderson State in Arkadelphia, where he plans to study […]

There’s something timeless about trees. They ground us. They remind us of where we’ve been, and they stretch toward what’s ahead. In our community, we take pride in the natural beauty that surrounds us like the shade on a summer afternoon, the colors that mark the changing seasons, the quiet strength of something that grows […]

by: Phoenix Mertin, AVECC Multimedia Intern Lane Higgins, a rising senior studying electrical engineering at the University of Arkansas, is interning for AVECC in Ozark this summer. “I’m from the River Valley, and live in Alma,” Lane said, “so I know the Cooperative, and I love getting to see the work they do.” As an […]

If you own a boat and/or a dock, there are steps you can take to prevent deadly shocks, also known as Electric Shock Drowning (ESD). Past accidents involving stray electricity and water include: The Ritz family was stunned when their son was killed while swimming with his life jacket on, closely supervised by his mother. […]

Can I drive over downed power lines?  No. Never. Downed power lines can still be energized — even if they’re not sparking or moving. Driving over one can cause serious injury or death. Stay in your vehicle Call 911  Warn others to stay away Can you drive over a downed power line?  It may look […]