O&M Tech Senior

Allete in; Aurora (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is seeking an O&M Tech Senior (Finance) for the Aurora, MN site. The role reports on-site and involves leading weekly, daily, and after-hours activities for plants up to 300MW, coordinating equipment, and driving operational efficiency in a regulated environment.

Candidates should have 6+ years of related electrical/electronic experience, DCS/PLC knowledge, and a proven leadership record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience with electrical/electronic equipment and generation operations.
• Experience with DCS/PLC technology.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional coordination abilities.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization & Scheduling

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DCS technology

PLC technology

Job description

O&M Tech Senior (Finance)

$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.

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