Internship - Wind Technician - ALLETE Renewable Resources

Located in Duluth, Minnesota, ALLETE is the parent company of Minnesota Power, Superior Water Light & Power, BNI Energy, New Energy Equity, ALLETE Renewable Resources, and ALLETE Clean Energy. We deliver affordable, reliable energy services in the upper Midwest. Each ALLETE company plays a unique and significant role in our sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

This internship will be with ALLETE Renewable Resources, reporting in person to their site in New Salem, North Dakota located 45 minutes from Bismarck/Mandan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in performing regular preventative maintenance and repairs of wind turbines
• Assist in the troubleshooting, identification, and implementation of electronic and mechanical failures, problems, and corrective actions
• Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and adheres to quality guidelines
• Additional duties include: bolt torqueing/tensioning, compound maintenance, UAS/drone operation, equipment operations, general labor, and other related duties

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Must currently be enrolled in one of the following:

• A two year technical degree program with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026
  • Preferred majors include Wind Technician, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics/Fiber Optic, Mechanical Maintenance, Power Plant, or related field

OR

• A bachelor's degree program with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
  • Preferred majors include Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as occasional travel may be required
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 250 feet from the ground surface
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Outlook, Excel, and Word
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude

DETAILS & DURATION OF INTERNSHIP:

• This internship will report in person to Bison Wind at New Salem North Dakota
• This role is anticipated to begin May/June 2025
• The internship will be full time during summer with the possibility of extending to a part time basis during academic terms up until graduation
• ALLETE will comply with college requirements
• Hours and duration are subject to change based on company need

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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