Otter Tail Corporation

Operator Trainee

Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in power plant or process technology or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to wear a respirator and meet physical demands of the job.
  • Capable of lifting 40 - 50 pounds safely.
  • Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and follow operating procedures for the Operations Department.
  • Safely operate the flue gas cleaning scrubber and baghouse equipment.
  • Identify and understand the function of all major and minor equipment systems in the plant.
  • Provide general assistance to various operations within the power plant as needed.
  • Participate in shift work as scheduled.

Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership options available.
  • Retirement savings fund with employer matching contributions.
  • Multiple health insurance plan options offered.
Full Job Description
OPERATOR TRAINEE

We have an opening for full-time Operator Trainee at Coyote Station, a 427 MW coal-fired electric generating station near Beulah, ND.

An associate degree in power plant or process technology or equivalent work experience is preferred. The applicant must be mechanically inclined, be able to wear a respirator, able to lift 40 - 50 pounds and must have a valid driver's license.

Successful applicant will learn the operating procedures and duties performed by the Operations Department, primarily to learn to safely operate the flue gas cleaning (FGC) scrubber and baghouse; learn the name, location, and function of plant equipment; learn all major and minor equipment systems in the plant. Provide general assistance in the power plant as needed. Shift work is required.

We believe employment is a partnership and to support our talent, we offer a competitive wage and benefit package including employee stock ownership options, retirement savings fund with employer match, health insurance plan options and more. The expected base compensation for this role is $43.98 hourly. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through July 17, 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

About Otter Tail Corporation

Otter Tail Corporation is a publicly traded company headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The company consists of three primary subsidiaries: Otter Tail Power Company, which provides electricity to more than 130,000 customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota; manufacturing businesses, including BTD Manufacturing, Inc., a metal fabricator; and plastics businesses, including Otter Tail Corporation?s wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Pipe Products, Inc., a manufacturer of PVC pipe. Otter Tail Corporation was founded in 1907 and is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol OTTR.
Learn more about Otter Tail Corporation
Size
2,487 employees
Market Cap
$2.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$95.8 million
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$890.1 million
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