Operator Trainee

Minnkota Power is seeking qualified applicants for an Operator Trainee at our Milton R. Young Power Plant near Center, ND.  The Milton R. Young Station is a two-unit coal-fired power plant, providing a stable energy source for our cooperative member-owners.  The station is located 35 miles from Bismarck, North Dakota, a growing and progressive city with many recreational opportunities.

This position is an entry level plant operations position which will lead to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.  Successful applicants will assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.

• Performs building and ground maintenance activities
• Leads to membership of the plant site Fire Brigade
• Utilizes hand and power tools
• Operates light vehicles, tractors, skid steer loaders and similar equipment
• Performs heavy manual labor
• Assembles and must work off scaffolding
• Will be scheduled to work overtime on nights and weekends.

Certification or Associates Degree in Power or Process Technology or Industrial Technology preferred.  Must have good color vision and a valid driver\u0027s license.  Must be able to meet the physical and mental requirements of the position.

On-line applications can be found at www.Minnkota.com.  Closing date to submit applications is December 4, 2022.  Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application.

Minnkota Power Cooperative is an EEO/AAP/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)