Lead Wind Technician - 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:

• Lead work activities and crew in the field for the assigned wind turbine project site(s) or work areas.
• Instruct O&M service provider on WTG maintenance and repair.
• Will ensure safe and reliable operation of substation by assisting with high-voltage system maintenance and repair.
• High voltage electrical switching and operation of high voltage equipment such as pad-mount transformers
• Ensure road access to wind turbines and BOP equipment is maintained (this may include heavy equipment operations such as front end loader).
• Works with management to ensure business objectives are met.
• Oversees facility operations during normal and emergency conditions in accordance with company procedures to maintain a safe and efficient operation.
• Develop and implement procedures for managing day-to-day operations and maintenance that support continuous improvement.
• Support the preparation of plans, reports and other record keeping documentation required by/for management, regulatory authorities and other agencies to ensure compliance with all federal and state environmental, health and safety rules and regulations, permitting, and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal departments, landowners, external contractors, local and state authorities, and the general public.
• Provide necessary coverage for ad hoc duties.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• For an internal candidate, successful completion of all training, education courses and/or skill level testing required by the Company for Turbine Technician III level work.
• For an external candidate six years or more technical wind industry experience, OR in the absence of technical wind industry experience, ten years or more experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Condon, OR
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

• Must be able to meet the physical/mental/environmental demands of the position.
  
  • 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, procedure manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the Company.
  • Use basic math functional skills, plus have the ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Understand, interpret, and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Interact effectively with management, peer and subordinate personnel.
  • Plan and supervise the work of others, coordinating project work efficiently.
  • Work in mechanically and electrically oriented situations.
  • Successful completion of all training, education courses and/or skill level testing required by the Company for entry into this position.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions for this and all of the other field and shop/warehouse job positions.
  • Skill in the care and use of regular and specialized tools and equipment utilized by all of the field and shop/warehouse job positions.
  • Capable of using personal computers (i.e., Windows environment, word processing and spreadsheet applications).

• 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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