Power Plant Operator

POWER PLANT OPERATOR

Want to make a difference? Interested in joining a team of professionals responsible for providing energy solutions to meet the unique needs and opportunities of Alaska’s communities? Then check out our Power Plant Operator/Rural Electric Utility Worker position with Alaska Energy Authority (AEA).

Our Power Plant Operator/Rural Electric Utility Worker provides technical assistance to operators and managers of energy infrastructure in rural Alaska. Types of facilities include: prime power diesel and alternative (hydro, wind photovoltaic) power generation; inside and outside power distribution; and bulk fuel storage facilities and pipelines. This position will assist in the inspection, testing, commissioning, and construction management of both power and liquid fuel infrastructure. It will also provide technical operations and maintenance training to rural facility operators via electronic, telephonic and in person.

We’re looking for someone who has a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least several years of electrical journeyman or lineman apprenticeship or electrical power and control education. State of Alaska Certificate of Fitness as an Electrical Journeyman or Journeyman Power Lineman with practical and theoretical experience with rural Alaska energy infrastructure is preferred. The applicant should have a strong background in the electrical systems, controls, and networking used in rural Alaska power generation and distribution. This position requires frequent traveling and overnight trips in communities in small airplanes throughout the State.

For more information, or to apply online, visit www.akenergyauthority.org. Send application and/or resume to Human Resources, AIDEA, 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99503, by fax to (907) 771-3946.

AEA is an EEO/ADA employer. Individuals requiring accommodations should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-3412 (TTY).

Essential Functions:

• Works with and advises managers and plant operators on the routine maintenance and operations and minor repairs of their rural energy infrastructure.
• Advises managers and operators on inventory of spare parts and proper inventory ordering and control methods.
• Trains rural plant operators on proper methods of: meter installation and reading; general safety procedures; use of voltage and ampere meters; record keeping; and methods of reducing unscheduled outages.
• Assists the project manager with the construction management of both maintenance/ improvement and capital improvement projects on rural energy infrastructure.
• Tests and inspects energy infrastructure systems for compliance with project contract and with applicable local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Inspects and diagnoses existing equipment and systems to determine operational status and compliance with minimum safety standards and if they pose a threat to life, health and safety. Provides both verbal and written recommendations to local operators and AEA management.
• Creates detailed report of findings of discrepancies to be corrected to comply with contract and applicable codes and standards.
• Under the direction of the project manager inspects the construction and assembly of energy infrastructure including; fuel systems; diesel generators; cooling and heat recovery systems; control panels, outside electrical distribution, inside electrical switchgear, panels feeders and branch circuits; and fire suppression systems.
• Evaluates local labor and contractor work performance.
• Reads and interprets schematic drawings, logic ladders, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, proposals or reports to help diagnose equipment or provide recommendations.
• Assists with this preparation of material lists from drawings; order of magnitude construction cost estimating; preparation of bid packages; coordination of vendors on material availability and delivery; coordination consolidation and shipping of project material; coordination with air, truck, and/or barge lines for transport of material.
• Diagnoses diesel engine generator sets, inside electrical systems, and outside electrical systems problems in person or electronic/telephonically with utility personnel and provides recommendations on troubleshooting and repair to keep outages to a minimum.
• While the emphasis of this position is electrical power systems it is anticipated responsibilities in other related systems of engines, generator control, programmable logic controllers, electronic power meters, fuel storage and communication networking will be assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State of Alaska Certificate of Fitness (Preferred)

Work Location: One location