Supervisor, Construction & Maintenance

Supervisor, Construction & Maintenance

Lead a skilled team responsible for maintaining and enhancing critical substation infrastructure that powers our communities. In this role, you'll oversee planning, resource deployment, safety compliance, and maintenance activities while ensuring reliable operations, effective project execution, and exceptional team performance.

• Under direction, supervises crews engaged in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment and structures, buildings, and other associated equipment in company substations.
• Ensure the effective planning, organization, budgeting and deployment of resources needed, assuring adherence to specifications and safety rules.
• Actively participate in the development of department guidelines and procedures for regulatory compliance, safety, security, reliability, and responding to customer needs.
• Meet project deadlines, meet preventive maintenance schedules, provide productive use of personnel, and avoid equipment damage.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field PLUS eight years or more job-related experience. OR Associate or technical college degree in electrical or mechanical maintenance or equivalent PLUS ten years or more job-related experience.
• Experience in substation or transmission systems, electric utility construction, maintenance, planning, operations, and/or supervisory experience.
• A valid driver's license and the responsibility to maintain it.
• Availability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours for storms, system emergencies, and/or to complete critical assignments.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical/mechanical trade.
• Ability to use maintenance management programs to assist with planning and scheduling activities.

• Have two years or more strong lead or supervisory experience in project management and computer skills applicable to (but not limited to) Maximo, Oracle, Asset Management, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Have the ability to read and interpret scope documents, prints, specifications, drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, instructional information and contract documents.

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE's clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.

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

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

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