Wind Technician I

ALLETE Clean Energy, an ALLETE company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, develops, acquires and manages renewable energy projects and delivers clean-energy solutions in multiple states.

This position is at our 50-megawatt Condon wind farm in east-central Oregon, just outside the city of Condon.

The site features 83 600-kilowatt Mitsubishi wind turbines and its rural setting near where the John Day River flows into the Columbia River offers many outdoor activities.

ALLETE Clean Energy plays 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:


* Under direct supervision, assist in performing entry-level preventative maintenance and repair activities consistent with policies and procedures on wind turbines.


* Demonstrate the ability to learn the aspects of defect detection and repair of the wind turbines and aspects of heavy equipment (crane) rigging and directing.


* Attend regular safety meetings and follows appropriate company safety and environmental policies.


* Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and adheres 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:


* No experience required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* This position will report regularly in person to Condon, OR.


* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.


* Ability to:
+ Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
+ Understand and follow customary instructions in order to perform the essential functions of the position in a satisfactory manner.
+ Add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
+ 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.
+ Work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions.
+ Work in mechanically and electrically oriented situations.
+ Basic knowledge of the use of various hand tools.
+ Meet the physical/mental/environmental demands of the position.


* This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

BENEFITS:


* The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $23.10 - $28.40.

Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.

Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, includ...