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Allete is hiring an O&M Tech Senior. Allete’s Minnesota Power seeks a senior Operations & Maintenance Technician to lead, schedule and direct weekly, daily and after‑hour activities for generating units up to 300 MW, coordinate equipment and resources, assist in strategic planning, and maintain plant systems while ensuring compliance with environmental, regulatory and company standards.
Key focus areas include Provide leadership and direction for weekly, daily, and after‑hour activities for generating units up to 300 MW., Coordinate plant equipment and resources to meet customer requirements while maximizing efficiency within manufacturer specifications., and Assist with development of the strategic business plan for plant operations..
Important skills include Hand Tools, Power Hand Tools, Valve Maintenance, Lubrication, Preventative Maintenance, and Filters Maintenance.
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O&M Tech Senior
Location Aurora, MN
Application Close Date 8/24/2026
Business Unit Minnesota Power
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Employment Type:
ALLETE - MP Contract
FLSA Status:
Non Exempt
O and M Tech Senior
$57.73 | On site in person reporting to Laskin Energy Center in Aurora MN
Responsibilities:
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Provide leadership, direction, prioritization and scheduling of weekly, daily and after hour activities while complying with environmental rules and all other regulatory laws, including MP standards,on generating units of 300MW or less.
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Coordinates plant equipment and resources to meet customer requirements while maximizing efficiency within manufacturers specifications.
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Assists with development of strategic business plan for plant operations.
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Effective interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain working relationships.
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Has technical expertise and works in all aspects of operations and general maintenance of plant and transitions between duties associated with all areas of plant as needed.
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Maintains and repairs plant equipment and systems within generation standards, manufacturers’ guidelines and complies with Federal and State laws and regulations, and Company rules. Includes, but not limited to, use of hand tools, power hand tools, minor valve maintenance, lubrication, preventative maintenance tasks, filters and light fixture maintenance.
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent
Experience:
- Over 6 years job related work experience such as but not limited to :working with electrical/electronic equipment, generating units/machinery, generation operations and planning, DCS and PLC technology, and/or some supervisory experience,
Special Requirements:
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Works rotating 12 hour shifts.
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Must maintain a Chief Grade “A” State of Minnesota Stationary Engineer License.
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This position is subject to Audiometric and Pulmonary Function testing.
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This job falls under the special weighting given to leadership requirements under paragraph 70 of the union contract.
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Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
Compensation:
The expected hourly compensation for this position is $57.73 . Additionally this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:
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Retirement Benefits
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Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
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Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
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Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
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Paid Time Off
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Community Engagement, and more.
About Us:
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play 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.
Live and work where adventure is part of everyday life! Aurora, Minnesota offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor recreation, with the Superior National Forest, Mesabi Trail, and countless all-season sports and activities just minutes away.
This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 120 days of the posting close date.
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 218-723-3921.
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