O&M Tech Senior

ALLETE; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical, dental & vision plan

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is seeking an O&M Tech Senior to lead and coordinate weekly, daily and after-hours activities at the Laskin Energy Center in Aurora MN. The role requires technical expertise in plant operations, strong communication and adherence to environmental rules.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and 6+ years of related experience; a Minnesota Chief Grade “A” Stationary Engineer License is required. Rotating 12-hour shifts are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years of related experience in generation operations or similar.
• Minnesota Chief Grade A Stationary Engineer License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate weekly, daily and after-hour activities while complying with environmental rules and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate plant equipment and resources to meet customer requirements and maximize efficiency.
• Assist with development of the strategic plan for plant operations.
• Maintain effective interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships between teams.
• Perform general maintenance and operation tasks across plant systems as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Electrical equipment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DCS

PLC

Job description

O and M Tech Senior

$57.73 | On site in person reporting to Laskin Energy Center in Aurora MN

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, prioritization and scheduling of weekly, daily and after hour activities while complying with environmental rules and all other regulatory laws, including MP standards,on generating units of 300MW or less.
• Coordinates plant equipment and resources to meet customer requirements while maximizing efficiency within manufacturers specifications.
• Assists with development of strategic business plan for plant operations.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Has technical expertise and works in all aspects of operations and general maintenance of plant and transitions between duties associated with all areas of plant as needed.
• Maintains and repairs plant equipment and systems within generation standards, manufacturers' guidelines and complies with Federal and State laws and regulations, and Company rules. Includes, but not limited to, use of hand tools, power hand tools, minor valve maintenance, lubrication, preventative maintenance tasks, filters and light fixture maintenance.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

• Over 6 years job related work experience such as but not limited to :working with electrical/electronic equipment, generating units/machinery, generation operations and planning, DCS and PLC technology, and/or some supervisory experience,

Special Requirements:

• Works rotating 12 hour shifts.
• Must maintain a Chief Grade “A” State of Minnesota Stationary Engineer License.
• This position is subject to Audiometric and Pulmonary Function testing.
• This job falls under the special weighting given to leadership requirements under paragraph 70 of the union contract.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

Compensation:

The expected hourly compensation for this position is $57.73 . Additionally this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Engagement, and more.

About Us:

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.

Live and work where adventure is part of everyday life! Aurora, Minnesota offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor recreation, with the Superior National Forest, Mesabi Trail, and countless all-season sports and activities just minutes away.

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.

ALLETE is an Equal Opportunity / Aff.. employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class.

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 218-723-3921.

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