Assistant Engineer Jobs in Duluth, MN (NOW HIRING)

Join our team at Ever-Green Energy as an Assistant Watch Engineer – Relief. Under the direction of the Operating Watch Engineer, performs maintenance and mechanical tasks to ensure reliable, uninterrupted plant operation at Duluth Energy Systems. This is an International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 70 represented position.

Minimum requirements to be successful in this role:

• Current State of Minnesota First Engineer – Class 1A Boiler Operator License.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical repair and maintenance with three years’ experience operating, maintaining, or servicing high-pressure thermal energy production facilities and distribution systems.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• Mechanical aptitude and a working knowledge of machinery, piping system and control system fundamentals and operation.
• Ability to learn, understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to multitask and effectively respond to emergency tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to perform strenuous labor in an industrial environment, which may require climbing ladders, confined space entry, removing ash and slag from boilers, handling fuel, etc.
• Ability to communicate with and work cooperatively with peers and supervisors.
• The ability and willingness to reliably work a rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to work from heights periodically.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under direction of the Operating Watch Engineer, performs operations and maintenance tasks to support safe, reliable, thermal energy plant operation, including:

1. Starts and stops equipment, aligns systems for operation, monitors and adjusts operating equipment.

1. Makes rounds of plant; records operating conditions.

1. Maintains an accurate log of tasks being completed during the shift.

1. Perform lock-out tag-out.

1. Drain down of equipment to ensure equipment is in a safe state for maintenance.

1. Fills in as an Assistant Watch Engineer to cover employee PTO. Working 10-hour days unless covering as an assistant then 12hr shift.

1. Responsible for the safe reenergization/start-up of equipment and systems.

1. Operates skid-steer loader to move coal, ash and snow.

1. Performs maintenance on thermal energy plant equipment.

1. Communicates with the Operating Watch Engineer concerning the status of equipment and other information relevant to the operation of the plant and distribution system.

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is constantly required to climbing ramps/stairs; communicate verbally by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to clearly impart oral information to other workers, customers, or the public; crouching; far visual acuity with clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds; and standing/walking.

The employee is frequently required to climb ramps/stairs.

The employee is occasionally required to the use of a respirator; crawling; fine manipulation of picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm; gross manipulation by seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s); foot/leg controls; keyboarding; kneeling; lifting and carrying of 50 lbs.; clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less; peripheral vision by observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point; pushing; pulling; reaching at/below shoulder level by extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc; reaching overhead; sitting; stooping; and confined space with limited entry or exit.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves working in a steam, hot water, and/or chilled water plant and/or its distribution system. While performing job duties, employees may occasionally encounter potential hazards, including fumes, airborne particles, high-pressure steam in piping or equipment, both hot and cold temperatures, and hazards associated with moving machinery. The work environment's noise level typically ranges from moderate to loud. Other potential hazards common to heating and cooling plants may include confined spaces, slippery surfaces, rotating equipment, chemical handling (e.g., water treatment chemicals), and burns. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and physical controls are in place as needed to mitigate these risks.

Our crews work with the public in a positive manner, work together as a team, are dependable, and have a sound work ethic. It is important for the person in this position to maintain that level of integrity.

This is a union position with an hourly pay of $47.28.

Duluth Energy Systems, a system we manage in Duluth, MN. Duluth Energy Systems is the City-owned steam plant that has provided the Canal Park and Central Business Districts with stable, reliable heat since 1932. The Duluth energy system provides heating to 165 buildings in Canal Park and downtown Duluth.

It is the responsibility of each Ever-Green Energy employee that all tasks be conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations, company policies, programmatic standards, and special safety concerns identified by Ever-Green Energy for use in a particular area or with a customer. All employees are expected to support and demonstrate the mission and values of the organization by leading with integrity and building an inclusive culture that respects, encourages, and supports employees of all backgrounds and beliefs.

We have other benefits associated with this position which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, 401k with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, 6 Paid Holidays and 10 additional Floating Holidays, Premium Pay, Clothing Allowance, and Vacation Time.

This is an International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 70 represented position. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is also provided. Our goal for all employees is to be able to have work-life balance.

EOE, including disability/vets