Power Plant Engineer

WHO WE ARE

The Metropolitan Council is a state-funded regional planning agency that serves the Twin Cities' seven-county metropolitan area. The council's mission is to work with local communities to guide growth and develop a comprehensive regional planning framework that focuses on transportation, wastewater, housing, parks, and aviation systems. There is more information about us on our website .

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

An eligibility list may be created to fill potential vacancies within the next 12 months from the posting date. The Metropolitan Council has two vacancies for a full-time Power Plant Engineer in our Environmental Services Division.

Hourly Wage : $51.80 (

• $118,518 to
• $126,599 Annually)
• includes built-in overtime.

Wages are based on total shift hours on a two-week cycle. Employees who work between the hours of 7 : 00 p.m. and 7 : 00 a.m. will receive a 5.5% shift premium for each hour worked during those hours in addition to the employee's basic hourly rate. The work schedule includes overtime, with each employee working 7 12-hour days in a 2-week pay period.

These current vacancies will be assigned to the Solids Management Business Unit (SMBU) at the Metro Plant. The selected individuals will operate and monitor the MCES Metro SMBU process systems.

Work Schedule : Treatment plants operate 24 / 7 year-round. Work shift assignments are determined through a job bid process.

These positions will work a 12-hour shift (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. -OR- 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) on one of the following schedules :

Benefits :

Minnesota State Retirement System pension

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid parental leave for all employees

Free bus and rail pass

Well at Work Clinic

Fitness Center access

Employee assistance program

Health and Wellness programs

On-site training and tuition reimbursement

To find out how the Metropolitan Council and the Environmental Services division serve the Twin Cities region, please click on the links for more information : https : / / metrocouncil.org / About-Us / The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx and https : / / metrocouncil.org / Wastewater-Water.aspx .

What you would do in this job

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Required to be considered :

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

What you can expect from us :

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Additional information

Union : International Operating Engineers Local 49, Grade 6

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Safety Sensitive : Yes, may be subjected to a random non-DOT drug test.

Working Conditions : Must possess the ability to work under adverse conditions such as confined spaces, loud work environments, heights, obnoxious smells, heat, cold, rain, and potentially hazardous areas. Uses common hand and power tools to operate and maintain plant equipment.

Physical Requirements : Must have the physical capacity to safely lift and carry portable pumps, hoses, and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances. Ability to climb ladders, descend / ascend stairs, grasp, bend, kneel, and reach. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Physically and medically able to be respirator certified.

Steps in the recruitment process :

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then :

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check, which verifies education and employment, and covers your driving record (if applicable to the job) and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are job-related and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety-sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position). Criminal background checks are required if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers, or transit fare cards.

IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the region's diversity and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us .