Electrician

Location: Soudan

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* Working Title:

Electrician*
* ** Job Class:
Electrician*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 88962

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** Location** : _Soudan Underground Mine State

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 01/22/2026

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** Closing Date** : 02/04/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Natural Resources Dept

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** Division/Unit** : DNR Parks & Trails Reg 2 / PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 2

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $34.52 - $40.20 / hourly; $72,077 - $83,937 / annually

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** Classified Status:
** Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union:
** AFSCME - 202

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** Work Area:
** Soudan Underground Mine State Park

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** FLSA Status:
** Non-exempt

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** Re-Posting:
** Yes

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/)  Yes

** This position was previously announced 10/29/2025 to 11/07/2025, and 12/03/2025 to 12/30/2025. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.*
* ** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) Electrician position in Soudan, Minnesota.  Days and hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. The position consists of planning and performing installation, remodeling, repair and preventative maintenance of industrial electrical equipment ranging from general household 120 volt work up to 2400 volt ungrounded systems in an underground mining environment as directed by the assistant park manager and in accordance with all national, state and local electrical codes, and to provide supervision as defined by Minnesota State Electrical Code to all commercial electrical work done by DNR employees in region II.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ To plan and perform installation, remodeling, repair and preventative maintenance of electrical equipment and systems used in communications, lighting and power distribution including but not limited to, high voltage (2400 volts) distribution switch gear, transformers, transmission lines, alarm and signal circuits, high voltage electric motors, high pressure dewatering systems, variable frequency drives (VFD's) and standby generators as directed by assistant park manager or park manager and in accordance with all national, state and local electrical codes.

+ Assist with planning for future electrical needs and maintenance programs.

+ Provide electrical services to other regional facilities as requested by the field services supervisor and as approved by the park manager.

+ Assist with Soudan Mine tours, routine maintenance and the day-to-day operation of the site as needed.

+ Become part of the Mine Rescue team and participate in monthly trainings.

This job requires the ability to pass an annual fit test and wear a 35-pound, self-contained breathing apparatus during routine trainings and emergency events.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Posting requires a Class A Master Electrician License with heavy industrial experience.

Qualified applicants who do not have a Master license will have up to six months to acquire one, as a condition of employment.(Must currently hold a Journeyman license).

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+ Three years of heavy industrial experience such as mining, oil refinery or large-scale manufacturing with experience on medium voltage from 480 V to 2400 V systems as well as work on both AC and DC industrial electric motors and switch gear. In addition, APPLICANT RESUMES MUST REFLECT past experience:

+ Thorough knowledge of National and State Electrical codes, National Electrical Safety Code, and standard electrical practices, techniques, materials and tools.

+ Knowledge of building construction plans.

+ Ability to read and understand plans, blueprints, and specifications.

+ Knowledge of electrical formulas and mathematics relating to power factor, demand factor, horsepower, impedance, frequencies, etc.

+ Knowledge of mathematics to estimate labor and material costs.

+ Ability to work in confined spaces and 1/2 mile underground on a daily basis.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Current Class A Master Electrician License.

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Experience with electrical wiring systems and fixtures such as high voltage transmissions, transformers, oil circuit breakers, switching gears, insulators, lighting arrestors, VFD's and power circuits.

+ Knowledge and interest in historic 1924-era mine electrical equipment.

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