ALLETE

Emergency & Security Control Operator I - Part time

Duluth, MN

Part time

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Employment Type

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States. We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure. Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy. Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays 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

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Monitor and initiate response to security and emergency situations reported to the centralized Emergency and Security Operations Center (ESOC) to ensure the reliability and protection of the bulk electric system (generation, transmission, and distribution assets), water treatment plant, operations, and support services personnel and facilities across ALLETE and its subsidiaries.

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Work independently for expeditious problem solving ensuring a safe and secure environment to ALLETE employees, tenants, contractors, vendors, guard services, emergency responders (local/county/regional/state law enforcement/fire and EMS) and the general public and by providing accurate information and assistance using telecommunication equipment (telephone, mobile radios, pagers, cellular telephones, etc.).

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Provide support, direction, and guidance to assist with corporate-wide facilities alarms (intrusion detection and fire), along with access and egress.

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Coordinate emergency response and initiates disaster recovery activities by notifying appropriate personnel and emergency response teams.

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Maintain positive public image through effective communication, interpersonal and computer skills and is required to develop and maintain a high level of customer service.

Required Education

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High school diploma or equivalent.

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Post high school education/training related to the security or law enforcement field.

Required Experience

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Two years or more job related work experience with security, law enforcement and/or emergency response protocols and processes.

Special Requirements

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This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN.

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This is a 24/7 shift work operation.

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Must:

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Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

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Have effective communication skills.

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Ability to work with various computer programs including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.

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Successfully complete formal position training and certification.

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Successfully pass a NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) background check.

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Able to obtain and maintain CPR certification and AED training.

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This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Benefits

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The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $20.70 – $25.00. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

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

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

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.