Job Information
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Plant Electrician in Newport, Minnesota
Job Duties
As an electrician, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Perform maintenance work in accordance with R&E Board policies and procedures.
Lead the inspection of electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with MN state codes.
Maintain and repair plant 120v, 480v and 4160v electrical equipment including breakers, transformers, wiring, fuses, lighting, ground fault testing and phase cross checks along with documenting electrical equipment maintenance.
Maintain full knowledge of all applicable electrical and NFPA code requirements including electrical test equipment such as ammeters and voltmeters.
Perform high voltage switching up as required while complying with the Lockout/ Tagout policy and procedures.
Minimum Education Required
To qualify for this position you must possess a high school diploma or equivalent with post high school training a plus be a State of Minnesota Licensed Electrician with a Class “A” Master, a Class “A” Journeyman, or a Maintenance Electrician License.
Minimum Experience Required
To qualify for this position you must have five years of electrical experience.
Shift
Second (Evening)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$52.76 - $60.38 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
The pay range is $52.76 to $56.38 per hour, depending on experience, plus up to an additional $4.00 per hour for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience. For hires that do not have PLC experience, R&E offers paid PLC training in order to receive the additional $4.00 per hour. There is also a shift differential of $1.55 per hour when working the second shift. This position is eligible for a $1,000 bonus after completion of 30 days of active employment and another $1,000 bonus after completion of 3 months of employment
Postal Code
55055
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
8040
Job Type
Full Time
Job Benefits
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and tax-deferred compensation. Employees of Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (P.E.R.A.) pension plan. Both the employee and the employer make contributions in accordance with current legislative requirements.
Application Link
https://recyclingandenergy.org/careers/plant-electrician/