Wind Technician II - ALLETE Clean Energy

ALLETE Clean Energy (ACE) specializes in developing, acquiring, and managing clean and renewable energy projects. This position is based at our Condon wind farm, located in the Northcentral part of Oregon, in Gilliam County, just outside the City of Condon. For those looking for a rural setting, this wind farm is snuggled into the corner where the John Day River flows into the Columbia River, offering an abundance of diverse water activities. ACE operates 83 Mitsubishi 600 wind turbines that were originally commissioned in 2002 on this site. ACE is headquartered in Duluth, MN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general direction, performs routine preventative maintenance and repair activities consistent with policies and procedures on wind turbines.
• Attend regular safety meetings and follow appropriate company safety and environmental policies.
• Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures that adhere to quality guidelines.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• One year or more technical wind industry experience, OR in absence of technical wind industry experience, three years or more technical experience working with hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical maintenance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Condon, OR
• Valid Driver's license required.
• Must be able to meet the physical/mental/environmental demands of the position.

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; particulate matter; loud noise levels; and outside weather conditions.
  • The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and occasionally exposed to hazardous chemicals.
  • Job duties regularly require employees to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
  • Employees must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
  • This job requires special vision abilities including both close vision and distance vision, plus depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to:
  • Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Use basic math functional skills.
  • Work with limited supervision in mechanical and electrical oriented situations, given proper instructions.
  • 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.
• Knowledge of basic electrical testing equipment, commonly used bolts and torque values.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions for this position.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment utilized for this position.
• 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 .

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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