Power Generation OT Programs Lead

ALLETE; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Program

Retirement Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Health Savings Account & Flexible Sp.

Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Community Engagement

Job summary

Generation Operational Technology Program Specialist role at Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, located in Cohasset, MN with in-person reporting. Compensation ranges from $94,000 to $117,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include supporting PLC, CEMS, DCS, DAHS, and OT programs, ensuring system reliability, lifecycle planning, and coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams. Travel and after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering technology or related field required.
• Six+ years in industrial control systems, automation, OT programs, CEMS, PLC, DAHS, DCS, asset management.
• High school diploma with eight+ years of relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support Generation OT programs for PLC, CEMS, and related control systems across facilities.
• Assist the DCS Administrator with knowledge transfer and continuity planning for DCS operations.
• Support system reliability, asset lifecycle planning, and OT upgrades/replacements.
• Maintain fleet standards, procedures, and version-control practices for DAHS systems.
• Manage spare-parts strategies, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
• Support compliance and cybersecurity initiatives for OT systems.

Skills

CEMS

PLC

DCS

SCADA

OT programs

Industrial control systems

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Technical certificate/program

High school diploma

Tools

DAHS

DCS administration

Job description

Generation Operational Technology Program Specialist role at Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, located in Cohasset, MN with in-person reporting. Compensation ranges from $94,000 to $117,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include supporting PLC, CEMS, DCS, DAHS, and OT programs, ensuring system reliability, lifecycle planning, and coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams. Travel and after-hours support may be required.