Substation Technician - Electrical/Mechanical (Finance)

Advanced Apprentice
Substation Technician - Electrical/Mechanical

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation's largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, fabricate and repair transmission and distribution substations, generating and substation equipment, and communication sites throughout Company system.
• Perform duties requiring journey-level skill in one or more fields such as electrical, mechanical, concrete, or structural steel.
• Perform switching at substations and in the field.
• Receive and interprets work assignments.
• Under broad supervision decides work priorities.
• Plan and coordinate equipment and material. Determines logical sequence for tasks. Coordinates activities with internal/external contacts.
• Work with crew and occasionally directs other personnel in safely performing all aspects of construction and maintenance; including out-of-town work, trouble shooting and after hour call outs.
• Become involved with design modifications or development as needed.
• Ensure work is carried out within acceptable boundaries.
• Responsible for administrative duties.
• Stay current with policies, procedures and understands paperwork required by the job and Company.
• Meet safety and training requirements.
• Communicate Company safety policy and practices to contractors and others.
• Participate in documenting apprentice's progression evaluation and providing of feedback to the apprentice.
• Assist in training for apprentices and other crew members.
• Develop and maintain an increased understanding of construction and maintenance technology; including tools, associated equipment, work procedures and material changes. Assist others in same.
• Must utilize appropriate leadership and human relationship skills in working with other employees and the public.
• Perform duties of a like or lesser grade, which may be assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

External Candidates:

• A two-year technical Associate's degree with significant coursework in electronics or electrical technology is required.

Internal Candidates:

• A two-year technical Associate's degree with significant coursework in electronics or electrical technology OR completion of a four-year apprenticeship is required. The qualifying apprenticeships are:
  • Relay Technician
  • Electronics Technician
  • Underground Lineworker/Cable Splicer
  • Lineworker
  • Maintenance & Repair - Mechanical
  • Maintenance & Repair - Electrical
  • Substation Serviceworker
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Meter Technician
  • Instrument & Control Compliance Technician

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Two years or more of directly related experience installing, maintaining, and constructing electrical and mechanical systems.

*Level to be determined based on experience and qualifications*

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Eveleth, MN.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate and Commercial Driver's License within 18 months of hire.
• May be required to obtain specialized training in HVAC or Thermography.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

BENEFITS:

• The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $44.10 - $49.61. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 120 days of the posting close date.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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