Advanced Apprentice Substation Technician - Electrical/Mechanical (2 openings)
This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 90 days of the posting close date.
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 & EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of a four year Electrical apprenticeship
OR
- A two year technical degree in electrical technology PLUS four or more years of job related work experience.
- Example of job related experience would be working/Maintaining low and high voltage electrical equipment such as breakers, transformers, PT’s, CT’s , Regulators, Switches, control panels.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License.
- This position will report regularly in person to the Eveleth, MN office.
- Completion of a physical work screen including audiometric/pulmonary function testing, and color vision screening may be required.
- 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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