Job Description

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 100-megawatt Armenia Mountain wind farm featuring 67 1.5 megawatt ESS General Electric wind turbines. Located in the heart of north‑central Pennsylvania just outside Troy, our area puts you moments away from Mt. Pisgah State Park and New York’s Finger Lakes—perfect for anyone who loves endless outdoor adventure. 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:

• Under limited direction, performs moderately complex preventative maintenance and repair activities consistent with policies and procedures on wind turbines.
• Attends regular safety meetings and follows appropriate company safety and environmental policies.
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and adheres to quality guidelines.

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts, high places, particulate matter, and in any and all outdoor weather. Frequently faces electrical shock risks and occasionally encounter hazardous chemicals. The work environment is typically loud. Duties often require standing, using hands, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Preference may be given to applicants that have completed a wind technician training program.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Three years or more technical wind industry experience, OR in absence of technical wind industry experience, five years or more experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Must be able to meet the physical/mental/environmental demands of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, blueprints, and schematics, and to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems with several concrete variables. Proficient in basic math, including fractions and decimals.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision in mechanical and electrical environments.
• Successful completion of all training, education courses and/or skill level testing required by the Company for entry into this position.
• Basic skill in the use of personal computers (i.e., Windows environment, word processing and spreadsheet applications).
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions for this position.
• Skilled in the care and use of tools and equipment.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal, leadership, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Regular attendance is required.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $32.20 - $40.40. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.
• Compensation Incentive Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Engagement, 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 218-723-3921.

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