Generation OT Programs Lead – PLC/CEMS & DCS

ALLETE, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Program

Health Savings Account & Flexible 110%

Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Community Engagement

Job summary

ALLETE, Inc. is seeking a Generation Operational Technology Program Specialist in Cohasset, MN to advance safe, affordable energy delivery through expert OT coordination. You’ll work on PLC, CEMS, DCS, and DAHS programs across multiple facilities with a strong focus on reliability and compliance.

The role requires 6+ years in industrial controls, a technical degree or equivalent, and travel to various locations in the service area. Close date is 11/10/2026.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering technology, instrumentation and controls, industrial technology, information technology, or a related technical field.
• Six or more years of progressively responsible experience supporting industrial control systems, automation, OT programs, CEMS, PLC, DAHS, DCS, asset management or related technical program.
• High school diploma with eight or more years of relevant experience as an alternative.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the service area.
• Willingness to work occasional after-hours support during system issues or critical activities.

Responsibilities

• Support Generation OT programs for PLC, CEMS, and related control systems across facilities.
• Assist the DCS Administrator through knowledge transfer, backup support, and continuity planning.
• Support system reliability, asset lifecycle planning, and OT system upgrades/construction.
• Maintain fleet standards, documentation, version-control, and DAHS system integrity.
• Manage spare-parts strategies, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
• Support environmental compliance and cybersecurity initiatives for OT systems.

Skills

Industrial control systems

CEMS

PLC

DAHS

DCS

Education

Engineering technology degree

Technical certificate

High school diploma

Tools

DCS

SCADA

CEMS

DAHS

Job description

ALLETE, Inc. is seeking a Generation Operational Technology Program Specialist in Cohasset, MN to advance safe, affordable energy delivery through expert OT coordination. You’ll work on PLC, CEMS, DCS, and DAHS programs across multiple facilities with a strong focus on reliability and compliance.

The role requires 6+ years in industrial controls, a technical degree or equivalent, and travel to various locations in the service area. Close date is 11/10/2026.