Lead Maintenance Electrician

Resource Renew - the brand of WLSSD; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Front-loaded vacation plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Resource Renew, the brand of Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, seeks a Full-Time Lead Maintenance Electrician to champion electrical, mechanical and instrumentation system optimization while mentoring a team of technicians.

You will provide hands-on technical expertise, solve complex problems, ensure safe practices, read electrical prints, and support reliable plant operations in Duluth, Minnesota. This role emphasizes safety, reliability and continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary program in electrical maintenance, electrical engineering or related field.
• Five years' experience in wastewater treatment plant or similar industrial facility; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities for electrical, mechanical and instrumentation systems.
• Mentor and supervise a team of technicians to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.
• Read and interpret electrical prints and specifications; troubleshoot and diagnose complex issues.

Skills

NFPA 70E

Arc Flash

Lockout/Tagout

Confined Space Entry

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Allen-Bradley PLCs

RSLogix 500/5000

Instrumentation

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Electrical maintenance program or related field

Experience in wastewater treatment or industrial facility

Minnesota Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Valid driver's license

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

RSLinx

ControlFLASH

Electrical test equipment

Drive/PLC software

Job description

Join Resource Renew, the brand of Western Lake Superior Sanitary District as a Full-Time Lead Maintenance Electrician. In this role, you will champion the optimalization of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation systems while mentoring a team of skilled technicians. This role will provide hands‑on technical expertise, strong problem‑solving abilities, a deep knowledge of industrial electrical systems and PLC's with a commitment to safe work practices and supporting reliable plant operations. If you are passionate about driving reliability, safety and continuous improvement across operations, this role is for you!

WHO WE ARE

Resource Renew, the brand of Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), is committed to preventing pollution and protecting the environment, including the region's most precious resource - Lake Superior. Founded as a special purpose unit of government created by the Minnesota Legislature in 1971 to address serious environmental pollution problems in the lower St. Louis River Basin, Resource Renew provides wastewater and solid waste services and oversight for a 530 square mile region around Duluth, Minnesota. Our facilities include a main wastewater treatment plant, multiple pump stations, and solid waste collection sites of varied types.

• Knowledge and ability to implement safe work practices and procedures including NFPA 70E, Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, and Energy Control Procedure
• Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment, including motors, controls, switchgear, PLCs, instrumentation, and Allen‑Bradley systems (RSLogix 500/5000, DeviceNet, Drive Executive, RSLinx, ControlFLASH)
• Knowledge and ability to use, implement and maintain Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems and computerized maintenance/plant operations tools
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and develop appropriate course of action
• Skilled in the use of standard hand tools and electrical test equipment
• Ability to provide leadership by advocating for effective strategies, goals and objectives; by providing clear directions to staff and by actively participating in problem solving and decision making
• Organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate work across cross functional departments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including preparing clear instructions, data, and reports
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
• Ability to read and interpret plans, electrical prints, and specifications
• Skilled in the operation of electrical test equipment, generators, overhead and mobile cranes, forklifts, and aerial lift platforms
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively, and to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to working safely and efficiently

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Completion of a post‑secondary program in electrical maintenance, electrical engineering or related field and five years' experience in wastewater treatment plant or similar industrial facility; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered

Licenses and Certifications

• Possess a valid state of Minnesota Journeyworker or Master Electrician license
• Possess a valid driver's license

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US!

• 12 paid holidays + 4 personal leave days annually
• Front‑loaded vacation plan
• Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life and Long‑Term Disability plans
• Professional Development; Tuition Reimbursement, opportunities to attend conferences, training courses, and more!
• Employee Wellness Programs; Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health and Safety Education, Wellness Committee, Environmental Stewardship and more!

SELECTION PROCESS & TESTING INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be given an examination, which may consist of a written exam, a presentation, a hands‑on test or an oral exam. Final selection will include a panel interview. Passing the examinations and interviews will require a score of 70% or higher.

Alternative Exam Process: For individuals who request reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at [phone].

Work Eligibility: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Resource Renew requires verification of identity and work eligibility.

Veterans: Resource Renew is an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions of veterans. For applicants claiming veterans' preference, may voluntarily choose to provide proof of service, such as a DD214 during the selection process.

Non-discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

You are not legally required to provide any of the private data listed above. Resource Renew employees from the Human Resources Department and other departments involved in the selection process may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. Others who may legally access the above data are individuals or agencies to whom we are required to release the data by law, rule or court order.

This posting applies only to external applicants.