Advanced Apprentice Substation Technician - Electrical/Mechanical

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.

We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation's largest industrial customers.

Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy.

We play 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:


* 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:

External Candidates:


* High school diploma or equivalent with a two year technical degree / diploma with significant coursework in electronics or electrical technology OR completion of a four year apprenticeship.

Internal Candidates:


* High school diploma or equivalent with a two year technical degree / diploma with significant coursework in electronics or electrical technology; or defined prerequisites for internal candidates (completion of a four year apprenticeship is the defined prerequisite that sa...