Supervisor, Renewable Production (Finance)

ALLETE Renewable Resources (ARRI), an ALLETE company, maintains and supports renewable energy projects, ensuring that sites are managed in a safe, environmentally responsible and financially prudent manner. ARRI provides day-to-day maintenance as well as technical and engineering support for Minnesota Power's 500-megawatt Bison Wind Energy Center in North Dakota and 25-megawatt Taconite Ridge Energy Center in Minnesota. ARRI also provides land management services for a variety of areas for ALLETE. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, direction, supervision and training to support wind generation operations, and other renewables operations, to assure highest reliability and maximum availability.
• Has oversight responsibility for operational issues, including maintenance of all equipment and performing facility analysis to identify and resolve problems to avoid failure modes.
• Responsible for the planning, prioritization and direction of routine and non-routine maintenance.
• Develop and implement procedures to be used by employees and contractors to safely perform maintenance duties.
• Serve as a technical resource for more complex situations.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and maintenance requirements.
• Participate in the development of long-term plans and budgets to meet cost containment goals.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain relationships with contractors, regulatory agencies, landowners, and various internal departments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High school diploma required.
  • A technical degree in electrical/mechanical maintenance, wind generation, or equivalent field of study is preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Seven years or more experience in power operations, electrical systems and instrumentation, and/or maintenance, preferably specific to wind energy is required.
• Necessary training and qualifications for work on high voltage equipment.
• Working knowledge of IT systems and applications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to New Salem, ND
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Skillset to perform high-end troubleshooting skills.
• Manage and/or assist with construction-to-operations hand-over matters, including snag-lists, testing, warranties, etc.
• Monitor performance of turbines in relation to reliability guarantees and agreements with turbine manufacturers.
• Must be able to read and interpret schematics to troubleshoot complicated problems with variable pitch and variable speed control systems and components.
• Must work closely and maintain relationships with operations and technical staff of turbine manufacturers.
• Ability to take initiative in optimizing operating efficiency.
• Knowledge of electrical motors and control fundamentals.
• Ability to work from technical drawings, electrical diagrams, control circuitry, logic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Diagnostic analysis of turbine generators and their maintenance and repair.
• Ability to work in a high volume, multi-priority environment.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb 300+ foot structures.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 suite as well as other types of industry-specific software.
• Effective writing skills
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $98,000 - $122,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.
• Compensation Incentive Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Engagement, and more.

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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