Wind Technician III - Allete

ALLETE Clean Energy , headquartered in Duluth MN (ACE) develops and manages clean and renewable energy projects. This position is based at our Caddo Wind Farm, in West/Central Oklahoma, between the towns of Anadarko and Apache. For the adventurous type, Mt. Scott rises above the Oklahoma prairie and boasts a wilderness refuge, hiking trails, and other outdoor activities. Caddo has 110 wind turbines, both GE and Siemens Gamesa turbines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with limited supervision while demonstrating strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills to help oversee the daily operations of the wind farm.
• Close attention to safety is required, leading by example to always protect oneself and others through knowledge of and adherence to company safety and environmental rules.
• Possess the ability to read and understand operating & maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and diagrams, as well as understanding the various contracts specific to site operations..
• Knowledge of use and care of tools and equipment utilized for this position. This includes basic hand tools, power tools, skid steer, tractor, and forklift operations.
• Requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral to produce accurate daily reports for ongoing projects, long term down turbines, faulted turbines, maintenance activities, and inspections.
• Lead by example to ensure team members know what is expected of them in varying situations.
• Interact professionally with landowners and help to ensure their needs are being met.
• Responsible for operational oversight by working with service providers to develop daily tasks and help oversee major component exchange projects on site.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to conflict management by mitigating, eliminating, and resolving conflict.

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, and mechanical maintenance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to the Caddo OK wind site.
• Valid Driver's license required.
• Must be able to meet the physical/mental/environmental demands of the position.
  • Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:
    • This is a very physically active job done outdoors in all kinds of weather. You will need to be able, to climb, carry up to 100 pounds, and at times work in cramped positions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; particulate matter, loud noise levels, risk of electrical shock, and occasionally exposed to hazardous chemicals.
    • Work with limited supervision in mechanical and electrical oriented situations, give proper instructions.
    • 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.

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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