ALLETE, Inc. is building a sustainable energy future and is seeking a talented Relay & Meter Technician with maintenance electrical experience to join its team. ALLETE is a publicly traded energy company that is headquartered on beautiful Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota – with operations throughout the United States. Our businesses include Minnesota Power, Superior Water Light & Power, ALLETE Clean Energy, New Energy Equity, ALLETE Renewable Resources, and BNI Energy. Find more information on www.ALLETE.com.
As a Relay & Meter Technician you will focus on relay system reliability, integrity, and security to ensure equipment protection. This position will provide relay protection and verify control systems are properly installed and maintained, as well as confirm power equipment is tested to ensure continuity of service. The individual that joins this team will make certain that accurate and current test documentation is maintained to support preventive maintenance and to mitigate liability. This role requires a strong background in electrical control circuits, instrumentation control circuitry, motor controls, PLCs, and print reading in an industrial environment.
ALLETE offers a flexible, friendly work environment, a strong culture of integrity, and expansive opportunities to grow and develop in your career. We offer choice in the things that matter to you: your money, your health, your time, and your career. The compensation package includes a competitive, market-based salary, a robust retirement plan, medical and dental benefits, generous time off, professional development opportunities, and other perks such as an on-site wellness facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Install and maintain relay protection and control systems.
Provide technical support to internal/external departments and customers.
Provide relay system reliability, integrity, and security.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Two-year technical college degree (or higher) with course work in electronics/electrical technologies and microprocessors.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Advanced Apprentice Level:
One year or more of direct job-related experience.
Related experience will include:
Maintenance electrical work with a strong background in the following: electrical control circuits, instrumentation control circuitry, motor controls, PLCs, and print reading in an industrial environment.
OR
Job-related experience as a Relay & Meter Technician.
*Level to be determined based on experience and qualifications*
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
This position will report regularly in person to Little Falls, MN.
This Position is subject to NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards.
Occasional out-of-town work and after hours call-outs will be required.
Successful candidate will be required to complete an apprenticeship program.
Requires good communication skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
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.
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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 218-723-7553.
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