ALLETE

Wind Technician I

Condon, OR

$47,840-$58,240

About This Job

Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt

ALLETE Clean Energy, an ALLETE company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, develops, acquires and manages renewable energy projects and delivers clean-energy solutions in multiple states. This position is at our 50-megawatt Condon wind farm in east-central Oregon, just outside the city of Condon. The site features 83 600-kilowatt Mitsubishi wind turbines and its rural setting near where the John Day River flows into the Columbia River offers many outdoor activities. ALLETE Clean 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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Under direct supervision, assist in performing entry-level preventative maintenance and repair activities consistent with policies and procedures on wind turbines.

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Demonstrate the ability to learn the aspects of defect detection and repair of the wind turbines and aspects of heavy equipment (crane) rigging and directing.

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Attend regular safety meetings and follows appropriate company safety and environmental policies.

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Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and adheres to quality guidelines.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

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High School diploma or equivalent required

+ Preference may be given to applicants that have completed a wind technician training program.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

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No experience required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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This position will report regularly in person to Condon, OR.

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Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

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Ability to:

+ Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. + Understand and follow customary instructions in order to perform the essential functions of the position in a satisfactory manner. + Add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. + Understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. + Understand problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations and report them to the appropriate supervisory personnel. + Work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions. + Work in mechanically and electrically oriented situations. + Basic knowledge of the use of various hand tools. + Meet the physical/mental/environmental demands of the position.

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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 $23.10 - $28.40. 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.

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