Apprentice Level Maintenance & Repair-Electrical

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 120 days of the posting close date.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively test, install, and maintain electrical circuits and equipment in the plant, adjacent structures and switchyard according to  manufacturer’s, state, federal, and Company guidelines.
• Prepare or modify technical electrical drawings and materials for most electrical changes.
• Perform switching in station or outdoor switchyard.
• Attend and participate in regular safety meetings, and act as a liaison between departments to collaborate on various needs ensuring safe and effective plant-wide electrical systems operation.
• Is first point of contact for all plant, administration, contractor, and Gen Ops electrical needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain working relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required Education: High School Graduate or equivalent 
  • PLUS
    
• Post-secondary education such as a two year Technical Degree or Certificate in Electrical Maintenance, or other education / experience providing a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.
• Required Experience: Completion of a four year state accredited electrical apprenticeship (with Journey Level card). 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must obtain and maintain ASNT level 1 thermography certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available for response to after hour call outs.
• Complies with fire protection of all plant equipment.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
• This position will report regularly in person to Cohasset, MN.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. 

ALLETE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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 218-723-7553.

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