Plant Electrician

May 2, 2025

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) has an opening for a full-time Industrial Electrician at the Recycling & Energy Center (R&E Center) located in Newport, MN. Electricians are responsible for routine electrical equipment maintenance and repair at the R&E Center.

R&E is a joint powers entity formed by Ramsey and Washington Counties.  R&E coordinates recycling and waste programs between the two counties (joint activities), and owns and operates the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center (R&E Center) in Newport, Minnesota (recyclingandenergy.org). The R&E Center manages more than 450,000 tons of trash per year. At the R&E Center, trash is processed to recover recyclable metals and to make refuse-derived fuel which is used to generate electricity. Through this system, R&E is maximizing the recovery of resources and diverting as much as possible from landfills. The R&E Center is the only facility of its kind in the state. R&E’s vision is vibrant, healthy communities without waste, and the R&E Center accomplishes R&E’s mission through partnerships and innovation.

This position will work second shift. It is a union position, and the pay is $47.72 to $51.21 per hour with shift differential of $1.55/hour when working the second shift. This position is also eligible for a $1,000 bonus after completion of 30 days of employment and another $1,000 bonus after completion of 3 months of employment.

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 Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must possess a high school diploma or equivalent with post high school training a plus; have five years of electrical experience; be a State of Minnesota Licensed Electrician with a Class “A” Master, a Class “A” Journeyman, or a Maintenance Electrician License; be able to work in a wide range of climatic conditions; be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as the needs of the plant dictate; be able to work well with others and possess good interpersonal skills. A positive attitude, good safety awareness and strong work ethic are additional success factors.

Must pass R&E Board physical examination and security screening. Positions in this job class are subject to drug, cannabis, and alcohol testing. Testing negative on required tests is a condition of employment.

A detailed job description can be found here.

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.

A summary of benefits available to R&E union-represented employees can be found here: Union-Represented Summary of Benefits

 

Position will remain open until filled.

To Apply

1. Complete the employment application
2. Send job application to Human Resources through one of the following methods:

  • Email completed application to HR@recyclingandenergy.org, or
  • Mail or hand-deliver completed application to the R&E Center Human Resources Department at 100 Red Rock Road, Newport, MN 55055

The application is a fillable PDF. Click here to learn how to use fillable PDFs. You may also print the application and complete it.

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance or national origin.