Advanced Apprentice Substation Technician - Electrical/Mechanical

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, fabricate and repair transmission and distribution substations, generating and substation equipment, and communication sites throughout Company system.
• Perform duties requiring journey-level skill in one or more fields such as electrical, mechanical, concrete, or structural steel.
• Perform switching at substations and in the field.
• Receive and interprets work assignments.
• Under broad supervision decides work priorities.
• Plan and coordinate equipment and material. Determines logical sequence for tasks. Coordinates activities with internal/external contacts.
• Work with crew and occasionally directs other personnel in safely performing all aspects of construction and maintenance; including out-of-town work, trouble shooting and after hour call outs.
• Become involved with design modifications or development as needed.
• Ensure work is carried out within acceptable boundaries.
• Responsible for administrative duties.
• Stay current with policies, procedures and understands paperwork required by the job and Company.
• Meet safety and training requirements.
• Communicate Company safety policy and practices to contractors and others.
• Participate in documenting apprentice's progression evaluation and providing of feedback to the apprentice.
• Assist in training for apprentices and other crew members.
• Develop and maintain an increased understanding of construction and maintenance technology; including tools, associated equipment, work procedures and material changes. Assist others in same.
• Must utilize appropriate leadership and human relationship skills in working with other employees and the public.
• Perform duties of a like or lesser grade, which may be assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
 
External Candidates:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a two year technical degree / diploma with significant coursework in electronics or electrical technology OR completion of a four year apprenticeship.

Internal Candidates:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a two year technical degree / diploma with significant coursework in electronics or electrical technology; or defined prerequisites for internal candidates (completion of a four year apprenticeship is the defined prerequisite that satisfies the education requirement).

The qualifying apprenticeships are:

• Relay & Meter Technician
• Electronics Technician
• Underground Lineworker/Cable Splicer
• Lineworker
• Maintenance & Repair - Mechanical
• Maintenance & Repair - Electrical
• Substation Serviceworker
• Laboratory Technician
• Meter Technician
• Instrument & Control Compliance Technician

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Two years or more of directly related experience installing, maintaining, and constructing electrical and mechanical systems.
  *Level to be determined based on experience and qualifications*
   

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN. 
• Must obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate. 
• Must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
• This position is subject to FMCSA regulations.
• May be required to obtain specialized training in HVAC or Thermography.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/