Employment Opportunities
Position: Utility Clerk
Department: Operations
Location: Anchorage, AK
Travel: <10%
Overview
This position operates and maintains the AMR & data interpretation systems; acquires load and related interval data in support of load research, billing transactions, line loss and related analysis; additional duties include maintaining the hardware, schedules, system errors, and programming of the AMR system as well as troubleshooting problems related to AMR system and other utility operations, reporting, and recording keeping; performs all other duties as required for success of the department.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Metering – Edit, maintain and update meter programming software and implementation. Assist Member Services in sourcing data issues that affect monthly billing.
AMR System – Communicate and coordinate troubleshooting for efficient operation of the AMR system. Report on failed meters and coordinate with Member Services department for replacement and removal from system. Collects and processes interval data from metering devices.
Outage Reports – Collects reports of field outages from various sources and categorizes them for review.
Position Specifications
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and accurately orally and in writing
- Shows concern for quality, accuracy and completeness of own work and those who they work with
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to establish trust and credibility internally and externally
- Adapts to change quickly and easily
- Shows willingness to learn new methods, procedures, or techniques to improve department or the cooperative
- Professionalism and ability to adapt in diverse environment to maintain a positive work environment.
- Creates opportunities or minimizes potential problems by anticipating an preparing for these in advance
- Works to build a sense of common purpose across all work groups, avoiding a “we versus them” attitude
- Knowledge of employment and benefit laws and regulations
- Fulfills commitments made to peers, co-workers and supervisors
- Skills required to interpret laws and regulations and to formulate compliance policies and practices
- Proficient in use of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills
- High-degree of flexibility to meet multiple and changing priorities
Other Information
AVEC provides a stellar benefit package and a competitive salary, salary is DOE. Standard pre-employment drug and alcohol screening are required.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the relay, control, and protection systems that are required to improve and maintain the Association’s electrical system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
1. Supervises the daily activities of the Relay & Controls Department. a. Oversees the development of employees and communicates the departments and Association’s goals to employees. b. Responsible for maintaining productivity of assigned staff and timeliness of work product. c. Strives to develop a high standard of morale and positive behavior among supervised employees. Develops and maintains an open line of communication with supervised employees, which encourages suggestions and keeps employees informed regarding matters of the Association. Evaluates, encourages and coaches directly reporting employees. d. Responsible for performance management and/or recommends/implements disciplinary action for positions supervised as outlined in Association policies and collective bargaining agreements.
2. Participates in the interview and selection of job applicants for all positions supervised.
3. Develops and ensures adherence to, the department’s annual budget and assists with develop of Associations five-year Capital Work Plan (CWP) 4. Is responsible for relay, control and protection engineering functions of the Association including, but not limited to, the following. a. Developing protective relay settings and protective schemes. b. Assist with distribution feeder protection coordination, including but not limited to, fusing and recloser coordination. c. Oversee the analysis, of protection and control events on the system and provide recommendations for modifications or upgrades based on the analysis. d. Oversee the installation and maintenance of relay, control and protection infrastructure. e. Assist with the assessment and development of Smart Grid technology. f. Review and make recommendations for operation and maintenance practices and activities related to dispatch, switching, and relay, control and protection systems. g. Assist with the development and compliance of cyber and physical security, and reliability standards for the Association. h. Ensure relay, control and protection systems are in compliance with MEA standards. i. When assigned, participate in Railbelt utility proceedings and organizations that impact the transmission and generation system. j. Assist with installation and maintenance of metering infrastructure within the substation and generation facilities.
5. Oversee the development and commissioning of new relay, control and protection infrastructure for distribution, transmission, and generation facilities.
6. Oversee the development or updating of electrical plans, drawings, and specifications for relay, control and protection infrastructure.
7. Assist with record retention systems, including as-built drawing systems, relay manuals and other pertinent information related to relays, control and protection infrastructure.
8. Assist with the development and compliance of Association standards for the interconnection of Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
9. Recommend proper technical procedures based on industry standards, codes, and techniques while following the Association tariff and other Association policies and procedures.
10. Assist in resolving tariff issues as necessary.
11. Administer contracts with third parties as required to ensure relay, control and protective schemes and infrastructure are installed and maintained according to the Associations standards.
12. Promote a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.
13. Perform the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Qualified candidates are required to have: – A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. – Ten (10) years of experience with relays, control and protective systems in the electric utility industry, with three (3) of those years including management experience. – A State of Alaska, Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment. – A valid Alaska driver’s license (or ability to obtain as required under State of Alaska regulations) and a driving record, which is acceptable and insurable by the Association and the Association’s insurance carrier at standard group rates.
This position is open until filled. For more information, visit MEA’s careers page by clicking here.
PURPOSE
The position of Senior GIS Data Analyst is a professional and technical specialist with proven proficiency in performing and overseeing a variety of complex analytical and advanced geographic information systems (GIS) assignments that provide for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of GIS databases, coverages, and linkages to various databases, and design and production of accurate maps and drawings in support of various Association departments, as well as related scripts and applications to facilitate those tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
1. Responsible for design and administration of the Association’s geographic information systems and related work programs.
2. Review and analyze work requests as assigned.
3. Work with end users, management, technical staff, associates, consultants, and vendors to investigate and translate requests into project requirements, and further, into definitions and specifications for data acquisition, management, and presentation, and application development.
4. Perform complex analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, and implementation of project definitions and specifications. Design and maintain data files and structures as needed.
5. Set standards and provide oversight of quality control for all GIS and non-GIS database system related drawings and information to maintain data integrity of geodatabases. Oversee third party vendor activities for accuracy and standards compliance.
6. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other Association departments.
7. Serve as a member or leader of intra- and inter-departmental application development teams.
8. Interface with Engineering, Operations, and other divisions to proactively identity GIS-related needs and cooperatively evaluate, select, and implement appropriate solutions to meet those needs.
9. Provide status reports for all projects and activities as requested.
10. Coordinate efforts of Association GIS team and vendors.
11. Develop guidelines and upgrade techniques of new operational procedures for the support of GIS databases and applications.
12. Write technical reports and documents such as project descriptions, program synopses, definitions and specifications, system and data flow diagrams, data structures, and program flow, to be used by both technical and non-technical personnel.
13. Install and troubleshoot problems with the GIS mapping system, assist with installation of applications and upgrades, and assist users in resolving software problems
14. Utilize GIS and CAD based products to update maps and to maintain and update graphical libraries, symbol libraries, and databases.
15. Process images and graphical files and drawings for incorporation into GIS databases.
16. Responsible for transmitting and receiving GIS data to/from outside design consultants including installation of required software and training. 17. Provide quality control related to use of electronic staking program.
18. Provide training in use of GIS and electronic staking program as directed.
19. Create and revise drawings, graphic displays and exhibits as directed.
20. Assist in maintaining the accuracy of the Association’s connectivity and Milsoft Windmil models.
21. Design and develop spatial queries to maximize the value of the Association’s various datasets.
22. Perform as project leader, as assigned, with responsibility for completion of complex and/or large projects. Duties as project leader may include planning, direction, coordination, and/or implementation of multi-phased projects.
23. Promote a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.
24. Perform the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient.
25. Perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Qualified candidates for this position are required to have a B.S. or B.A. degree in geographic information systems, geography, planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, or a related field and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible GIS-related experience, including four years of full time work with ESRI ArcGIS and related products.
• Experience with AutoCAD is desirable.
• GIS certification is desirable.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with extensive experience working in a GIS-related capacity for an electric utility.
• Qualified candidates must have a valid Alaska driver’s license (or ability to obtain as required under State of Alaska regulations) and a driving record, which is acceptable and insurable by the Association and the Association’s insurance carrier at standard group rates.
NOTE: Complete achievement of certain of the above specifications may not be required if, in the opinion of the Association hiring supervisor, a candidate possesses significant offsetting characteristics, such as past accomplishments, experience, education, or estimate of future potential. Should an applicant be deficient in certain educational achievements, offsetting experience may be substituted or vice versa.
For more information on this and other positions at MEA, visit their career’s page by clicking here.
PURPOSE
This position works as an integral member of the Association’s Infrastructure team to ensure optimum availability and functionality of computer and telecommunications resources. The primary focus of this position is both physical and virtual servers, in support of the Association’s mission as a fully-integrated electric utility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
1. Design, configure, operate, and administer a mixed environment of physical and virtual servers. Monitor and optimize servers for optimal performance and maximum availability.
2. System management of geographically distributed resources for continuous availability and demand-driven consumption, logging and data reduction, and configuration and version management.
3. Perform file maintenance on physical and virtual servers, active directory domains, and user files and/or databases. Develop, maintain and test disaster recovery plans.
4. Install and maintain scalable storage services, including Storage Area Networks, distributed file systems, distributed object stores, content delivery systems, data encryption, and physical storage lifecycle management.
5. Analyze, recommend, and evaluate new hardware and software products.
6. Administer system, domain and user resources, assigning application access and ensuring security and configurations are within standards.
7. Configure and maintain automated anti-virus, patch, and firmware distribution servers and programs to insure server, network, and workstation systems integrity.
8. Prepare and maintain a library of technical documentation. Remain current on new developments and techniques in Enterprise automation technology.
9. Assist in installation of workstations and printers on the LAN. Perform advanced diagnostics and maintenance on desktop devices when additional expertise is required.
10. Assist in requests for proposals, vendor selection, and contract monitoring.
11. Work with cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of automation and information technology. Assist departmental management with development of systems standards, short and long term goals, project management, and strategic directions.
12. Maintain cyber security of Association devices, evaluate risks and potential mitigation solutions, and implement and monitor selected solutions. 13. Support Association control systems.
14. Cross-train on the Association’s switches, routers, firewalls, and related hardware and software, to provide backup support of the Association’s networks and communications.
15. Other duties as assigned.
16. Promote a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.
17. Perform the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.
The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management personnel.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Qualified candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent technical or professional experience related to the design, installation, and maintenance of virtual environments and local and wide area networks.
• Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years related work experience with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience installing and maintaining local and wide area networks required.
• Must have documented professional and project management experience with Microsoft Windows Server, local and wide area networks, virtual environments, and computer hardware and software, and knowledge of data communications, cyber security considerations, network planning and analysis, and vendor evaluations.
• Extensive, hands-on experience installing and administering Microsoft Exchange 2010 is required.
• Significant, hands-on experience installing and configuring Citrix XenServer is preferred.
• Any technical certifications and/or technical training in computer hardware and/or software, servers, local and wide area networks, cyber security, and/or communications is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a wide range of users and coworkers having different levels of computer expertise is required.
Support a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promote a sense of shared responsibility for safety.
• Exhaustive knowledge of servers and related hardware in a Microsoft Windows Server environment.
• Extensive recent experience with installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Exchange.
•Knowledge of virtual desktop and virtual server environments, with Citrix experience preferred.
• Microsoft MCSA, MCSE, MCSM, and/or Citrix CCA or CCAA certifications are preferred.
• Thorough understanding of cyber security risks and countermeasures. • Oracle and SQL database administration experience desired.
• Capable of learning new technologies quickly and effectively.
• Function independently and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment under tight deadlines.
• Must be well organized with strong attention to detail, have good communication and strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to multitask and manage conflicting data or issues to a successful outcome.
• Well-reasoned decision maker; possessing strong analytical and process management skills and have a broad understanding of group business strategy and operations.
• Work effectively in a collaborative environment and foster teamwork through interdepartmental communication across the company.
• Capable of carrying several simultaneous projects through from inception to completion as expeditiously as practicable with a minimum of supervision.
• Understand &implement new technologies & methods of performing work and establish a quality documentation system for work product.
• Produce detailed specifications for requests for proposals, assist with vendor selection, and contract monitoring.
• Compose routine correspondence and draft various written documents with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in effective and professional verbal and written communication.
• Ability to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated improvement based on successes and failures.
• Analyze processes for efficiency and make recommendations for improvements.
• Embrace and embody the Association’s Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.
For more information about this and other positions at MEA visit the MEA careers page by clicking here: https://www.mea.coop/about-mea/job-opportunities/
Department: Operations
FLSA: NON EXEMPT
Range: 5-9
Location: Anchorage, AK
Travel: 75+%
Overview:
Maintain AVEC’s fleet of wind turbines; perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and modifications to wind turbine generators; Ensure functionality of control & communications with wind systems; assists with integration of wind turbine equipment and subsystems with diesel power plants; provide training to AVEC field staff on basic servicing and maintenance of wind turbines; perform all other duties as required for success of the department. Maintain good relations with the village council and member-owners and build their understanding and confidence in AVEC’s value, mission and goals.
Position Specifications:
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Experience:
2 years minimum utility experience; 1 year minimum wind related experience or education preferred
Physical Demands:
This job is a wind turbine technician and inspection position involving a combination of office and field work. It involves stressful situations arising out of multicultural communities located in remote Alaskan sites in which frequently resources are not apparently consistent with on-site practical needs. This position is frequently required to resolve technical problems and intermittently resolve emotional conflicts between and/or among the cooperative, its staff, and communities served where resources are not capable of resolving a particular problem. In this respect, the job may require:
- consistently long hours on both a daily and weekly basis;
- work in office setting using telephone, computers and other office machinery to communicate and document work procedures;
- intermittent on-site review by travel on foot, all-terrain vehicles, open boats, single engine aircraft, and other available on-site transportation in remote arctic villages and environs for the purpose of working on electrical facilities or proposed sites for electrical and distribution facilities;
- intermittent stressful work conditions in which the employee is required to exercise significant discretion in judgment, as well as a consistently calm emotional demeanor during times of high conflict when working with other employees, consumers, board members, and other agencies.
- intermittent requirement to lift heavy tools and equipment using care to prevent serious injury;
- requirement to climb scaffolds, ladders and tanks (in heights of 100 to 300 feet), working in confined spaces while using utmost care to prevent injury;
- intermittent subsistence lifestyle in remote arctic villages while involved in inspection, maintenance and construction of electrical facilities, which lifestyle may require sleeping in industrial facilities in locations without beds, preparation of one’s own meals, and general lack of amenities common to commercial public accommodations;
- intermittent trips to remote Alaska villages located in extreme climatic conditions and inaccessible by commercial carriers;
- In summary, this position is one in which a high degree of skill, organization, and communication is required and significant emotional and physical stamina is a necessity
AVEC provides a stellar benefit package and a competitive salary, salary is DOE. Standard pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as a background check are required.
Interested applicants must submit a completed application to applications@avec.org or mail to:
Human Resources Department
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
4831 Eagle St.
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Wages: DOE
This position is open until filled.
AVEC is an EOE.
FLSA: NON EXEMPT
Range: 5
Location: Bethel, AK
Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm
Travel: less than 10%
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc., a generation and distribution utility serving 57 villages in Alaska, is seeking Power Plant Operator for its Bethel, Alaska plant. Prior mechanical skills or knowledge preferred. Must be able to work shiftwork, and willing to be on call as needed. Must be able to read, write and follow basic instruction in the English language at an average adult level or above, and work under minimal supervision.
Education Requirements: High School Diploma (or equivalent)
AVEC provides a stellar benefit package and a competitive salary, salary is DOE. Standard pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as a background check are required.
Interested applicants must submit a completed application to applications@avec.org or mail to:
Human Resources Department
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
4831 Eagle St.
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Wages: DOE
This position is open until filled.
AVEC IS an EOE.
Position: Maintenance Technician
Department: Operations
Location: Anchorage, AK
Wage Range: 5-9
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Travel: 75+%
Supervisor: Manager, Operations
Overview:
This position will organize, assist, direct and perform construction work on-site required to serve member villages with electrical energy through a diesel generation and distribution system. Instruct power plant operators during the operations and maintenance period in use of equipment, methods and safe practices involved in construction. Correct operational problems and perform maintenance and repair on the distribution system and power plants. Maintain good relations with the village council and member-owners and build their understanding and confidence in AVEC’s value, mission and goals.
Position Specifications:
Education:
High School Diploma, or equivalent
Experience:
2+ Years of Diesel and Electrical experience
Travel Requirement: 75+%
This job involves intermittent stressful situations arising out of multicultural communities located in remote Alaskan sites in which resources are often not consistent with apparent on-site practical needs. This position is directly responsible for the Construction activities in all AVEC locations, and, as such, the position is a high stress position, demanding that the employee filling the position be able to respond to inquiries regarding construction quickly and accurately, while maintaining a consistently professional and calm emotional demeanor. In this respect, the job may require:
- Consistently long hours on both a daily and weekly basis;
- Intermittent trips (travel up to 75+% of the time) to remote Alaska villages located in extreme climatic conditions and inaccessible by commercial carriers;
- Intermittent subsistence lifestyle in remote arctic villages while involved in on-site review of electrical facilities, which lifestyle may require sleeping in industrial facilities in locations without beds, preparation of one’s own meals, and general lack of amenities common to commercial public accommodations;
- Intermittent stressful work conditions in which the employee is required to exercise significant discretion in judgment, as well as a consistently calm emotional demeanor during times of high conflict;
- Intermittent on-site review by travel on foot, all-terrain vehicles, pickup trucks, open boats, single engine aircraft, and other available on-site transportation in remote arctic villages and environs for the purpose of inspecting facilities.
AVEC provides a stellar benefit package and a competitive salary, salary is DOE. Standard pre-employment drug and alcohol screening are required. Submit completed application and resume to Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc., 4831 Eagle Street, Anchorage, AK 99503-7497. Applications are available at our website : www@avec.org
Position is open until filled.
DOE
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Position: Electrical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: Anchorage, AK
Wage Range: 13
FLSA: Exempt
Travel: 25%
Supervisor: Manager of Engineering
Overview:
This position will design electrical power generation and distribution facilities for isolated utility power systems in rural Alaskan communities, produce design drawings, specifications and procurement documents for construction and provide technical support for facility construction and maintenance.
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- Develop engineering calculations, design drawings and project specifications for utility construction and maintenance projects
- Design prime power generation installations to operate under minimal supervision with automated and non-automated switchgear for remote isolated power grids.
- Design supervisory control and data acquisition systems with communication systems to automate plant processes and provide remote monitoring.
- Design, analyze and maintain machine language programs.
- Analyze power distribution and generation systems for capacity, load balance, system protection coordination and arc flash analysis.
- Integrate distributed renewable generation facilities to operate on small isolated grids, maximizing generating efficiency and maintaining power quality.
- Design overhead and underground power distribution facilities.
- Maintain accurate system drawings and engineering records.
- Provide technical and project support for construction and maintenance of Cooperative facilities.
- Inspect and test completed work and certify compliance with design standards
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
Position Specifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or related field
Certification: Professional Engineer License, registered in the State of Alaska or able to obtain Alaska license within 6 months of employment.
Experience: 5+ years at similar complexity or responsibility
Areas of Experience: Technical competence in electrical power generation and distribution systems with strong communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and accurately orally and in writing
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to establish trust and credibility internally and externally
- Adapts to change quickly and easily
- Professionalism and ability to adapt in diverse environment to maintain a positive work environment.
- Creates opportunities or minimizes potential problems by anticipating an preparing for these in advance
- Works to build a sense of common purpose across all work groups, avoiding a “we versus them” attitude
- Knowledge of employment and benefit laws and regulations
- Skills required to interpret laws and regulations and to formulate compliance policies and practices
- Proficient in use of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills
- High-degree of flexibility to meet multiple and changing priorities
AVEC provides a stellar benefit package and a competitive salary, salary is DOE. Standard pre-employment drug and alcohol screening are required.
Interested applicants must submit a completed application and resume to applications@avec.org or mail to:
Human Resources Department
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
4831 Eagle St.
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
DOE
FLSA: NON EXEMPT
Range: 11
Location: Bethel, AK
Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm
Travel: less than 10%
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc., a generation and distribution utility serving 58 villages in Alaska, is seeking Diesel Mechanic for its Bethel, Alaska plant. This position requires experience maintaining diesel engines and associated equipment, including overhauling, troubleshooting, tear down and rebuilding of the engines. This position will also act as a Lead and resource for Plant Operators and Mechanics at the Bethel plant. Qualified applicants must have knowledge and experience with circulating pumps and other mount driven equipment, as well as working understating of electrical and power generating systems. Some welding and fabricating knowledge is preferred, but not required.
Must be able to lift, wrench, and manipulate parts, equipment and tools both mechanical and stationary. Current generation system at this location includes six (6) 16-645 EMD engines with heat recovery systems.
Must be able to work flexible hours, shift work as needed, and on call.
Education Requirements: High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Experience Requirements:
5-7 years of similar experience and complexity
AVEC provides a stellar benefit package and a competitive salary, salary is DOE. Standard pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as a background check are required.
Interested applicants must submit a completed application to applications@avec.org or mail to:
Human Resources Department
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
4831 Eagle St.
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Wages: DOE
This position is open until filled.
AVEC IS an EOE.
Join a team where you make a real impact at your job and in your community!
Six-figure salary where you keep what you earn.
Housing, vehicle, full benefits, relocation, and more.
Have an adventurous spirit and want a once in a lifetime opportunity?
Learn about our Gas Operations Superintendent opening in Barrow, AK.
Working for Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative Inc. (BUECI), a multi-utility cooperative, you will be an integral part of our company that provides electric, natural gas, water, and sewage collection and treatment services to the city of Utqiagvik/Barrow. BUECI, incorporated in 1964, is a community-driven cooperative owned by 1,200+ members. Learn more about us at www.bueci.org.
We are proud to offer:
• Base salary – $132,410-$202,255 based upon experience
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance – 100% coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 401K with 6% voluntary employer contribution
• NRECA pension plan – 100% employer paid
• Subsidized, affordable housing
• Company truck
• Travel benefit paid out three times per year
• Paid time off – 37 days 1st year, 42 days 2nd year, 47 days 3rd year
• Paid leave for bereavement, voting, and jury duty
• Excellent training
In this full-time, senior management position as Natural Gas Operations Superintendent, you will be responsible for the management of 7 employees and the oversight of the functional areas of natural gas pipe maintenance and fleet management. To view the complete job description, click here: http://www.bueci.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Distribution.Natural-Gas-and-Fleet-Superintendent-Job-Description-Rev-9.27.2018.pdf
Areas of responsibility include:
• Operations & maintenance for natural gas distribution
• Fleet management
• Personnel supervision
• Technology and security
• Metering management
• Planning and reporting
• Mapping
• Inventory control
• Education and training
• Regulatory compliance
2 Job Vacancy Announcement: Nat Gas Operations Superintendent Rev.09.27.2018
Minimum qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s Degree: Natural Gas or management background preferred
• 7+ years’ related experience: management of natural gas utility distribution systems
• Understanding of natural gas principles, concepts, construction specifications, and other
appropriate codes, statutes, and utility tariffs
• Working knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws as they relate to natural gas
distribution
• Experience in natural gas construction and maintenance techniques
• Experience in managing, leading and training staff
• Experience managing in a multicultural workplace
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must relocate and live in Barrow, AK full-time
For immediate consideration, please email your resume and cover letter no later than
November 6th. For questions, please call 800-797-7355.
BUECI IS AN EEO/M/F/D/V EMPLOYER
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ABOUT BUECI
BUECI is in our 54th year! We provide electric production and distribution, natural gas distribution,
water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment.
• The natural gas distribution system is comprised of approximately 1,400 meters. We do not
operate transmission lines or the local gas field.
• Natural gas distribution represents about 8% of the revenue of the Cooperative.
• The garage is responsible for maintaining all the vehicles and equipment for the Cooperative
including 31 vehicles which have been converted to CNG, and about 30 pieces of equipment.
Come join our dynamic, collaborative, member-owned cooperative
Visit MEA’s website at www.mea.coop for additional details
and to apply for current MEA job openings
Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (MEA) is currently recruiting for a Design Engineer I. This position is responsible for providing the design engineering services required to improve, expand and maintain the Association’s electrical distribution system.
Qualified candidates must have exemplary communication skills, support a culture of safety excellence, be a problem solver and utilize interpersonal and organizational skills. The successful candidate will embody and promote MEA’s Core Values to include promoting safe work practices, integrity, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
MEA is a progressive generation, transmission, and distribution member-owned cooperative, with a service area of over 4,300 square miles, serving over 50,000 members.
MEA offers a competitive compensation package which includes exceptional benefits. These benefits include: medical, Rx, dental and vision insurance (low premiums and deductibles), an optional health and dependent care flexible spending account, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance. MEA also provides two pension plans: a 100% employer paid Defined Benefit pension plan, and an optional 401(k) Defined Contribution pension plan with a 2% employer match. In addition to the generous benefit package, MEA offers a PTO plan that accrues per length of service (22 days accrued after the first year, up to 30 days accrued after 8 years of service), and 11.5 paid holidays.
This position will report to MEA’s offices in Palmer, Alaska, nestled in the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Valley, surrounded by the majestic Chugach Mountain Range, just 45 miles from Anchorage.
Come join our dynamic, collaborative team where you will have an opportunity to contribute your expertise at one of the most desired employers in the Mat-Su Valley.
For a complete list of detailed job qualifications and to apply online, please visit MEA’s website at www.mea.coop. MEA is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer.
Qualified candidates must be self-directed, deadline driven, possess strong project management skills, and have excellent collaborative leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The successful candidate will embody and promote MEA’s Core Values to include promoting safe work practices, integrity, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
MEA is a progressive generation, transmission, and distribution member-owned cooperative, with a service area of over 4,300 square miles, serving over 50,000 members.
MEA offers a competitive compensation package which includes exceptional benefits. These benefits include: medical, Rx, dental and vision insurance (low premiums and deductibles), an optional health and dependent care flexible spending account, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance. MEA also provides two pension plans: a 100% employer paid Defined Benefit pension plan, and an optional 401(k) Defined Contribution pension plan with a 2% employer match. In addition to the generous benefit package, MEA offers a PTO plan that accrues per length of service (22 days accrued after the first year, up to 30 days accrued after 8 years of service), and 11.5 paid holidays.
This position will report to MEA’s offices in Palmer, Alaska, nestled in the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Valley, surrounded by the majestic Chugach Mountain Range, just 45 miles from Anchorage.
Come join our dynamic, collaborative team where you will have an opportunity to contribute your expertise at one of the most desired employers in the Mat-Su Valley.
For a complete list of detailed job qualifications and to apply online, please visit MEA’s website at www.mea.coop. MEA is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer.
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR:
This is a regular, full-time position with starting pay at $28.93/hour (R20.5). This position assists the Utility Manager with the operations of the electric department to include, but not limited to, performing planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling the activities of the electric department in accordance with established regulations, policies, plans, budgets and objectives.
Qualifications/Requirements
Skills in basic electrical engineering, project management, operation of power systems and utility construction techniques. Knowledge of electrical codes and standards. Experience in field engineering and inspection of electric utility construction. Capable of understanding engineering drawings, interpreting standard specifications and basic engineering manuals and performing basic surveys and staking.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, assigns and directs work of the electric utility line crew and inspects work accomplished by contractors or City crews.
Ensures emergency stand-by generators are operational at all times.
Assists the Utility Manager with the following duties:
• developing plans and budgets and managing projects for the Electric Department which will accomplish the objectives and mission of the Electric Department and provide a means of measuring progress and results;
• providing a periodic evaluation of the utility system with the Utility Manager to make recommendations for necessary maintenance and replacement, including compliance with the National Electric Safety Code;
• developing operating procedures and utilizing equipment and technology that will improve productivity, customer service, safety and employee morale;
• coordinating the correction of voltage, power factor, and load factor problems;
• analyzing outage reports on a regular basis to identify service reliability problems and develop and recommend methods of improving service reliability;
• keeping informed of new technology and product development as it relates to the operation and maintenance of the City’s electric distribution system and Electric Department.
Is the primary “Load Dispatcher” during emergencies.
Promotes positive customer relations by overseeing the department’s responsibilities toward the
public.
Manages and otherwise directs as delegated by the Utility Manager, the activities of the Electric
Department by being available for questions and giving information to other department’s
employees to insure a comfortable, knowledgeable, and confident working department.
Attends meetings, special courses and seminars to facilitate training, keep informed and stay
abreast with current industry trends. This may require occasional travel from the area.
Participates in general staff meetings, strategic planning, and other internal meetings as directed.
Addresses customer problems or complaints through field visits to the site and investigation of
circumstance and load history studies. Recommend or initiate corrective action as required.
Summarizes and analyses personnel and property damage reports and recommends remedial
action for improvement of loss prevention.
Communicates right-of-way clearing needs for the distribution and transmission system.
Must have the ability to organize work and files, and to work independently.
Recommends long-range and short-term equipment requirements in areas of distribution line
construction and maintenance. And have them ready for the start of budget process.
Maintains a system of records, reports and statistical charts and data of pole inspections, work
productivity, safety and training thus utilizing that information for planning of improvement in
operating practices.
Plans and recommends system improvements and new capital projects for the following budget
cycle. Prioritizes known system improvements and new capital projects.
Assists the Utility Manager with investigations of employee accidents and prepares reports of
personnel injuries, accidents and possible property damage claims.
Continues to train and/or research new technologies to improve the electric system and
infrastructure
Assists the Utility Manager with studies and reviews accident reports and determines remedial
or preventative actions.
Performs other administrative and engineering functions as assigned.
Serves as the acting Utility Manager in their absence
Successful applicants must pass a background investigation and drug testing. Preference may be given to current City employees. A complete job description and employment application can be obtained from the City of Seward Personnel Office, 410 Adams Street, (907) 224-4074 or by emailing tfoster@cityofseward.net.
The City of Seward is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Rate of Pay: Depends on Experience
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION: This is a full time position. Occasional overtime may be required and this position may also involve weekend work or performance of duties before or after normal business hours.
DUTIES: This position will be responsible for the daily operation of the customer service front desk. Duties include answering a multi-line phone system, taking customer payments and answering customer inquiries. Prepares reports, maintains updates on consumer account records daily and processes new applications for service and cooperative membership. Is the primary point of contact between customers, office staff, plant operators and the line crew. Performs other administrative support duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications and rate of pay will be determined by evaluating experience and education. Qualifications requirements include:
Ability to provide clerical services.
Effective communication skills.
Knowledge of computers and common office software.
Experience providing customer service.
Ability to type 40 words per minute.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Favorable suitability of standard pre-employment background check prior to employment.
Valid Drivers License required.
BENEFITS: Working for Naknek Electric Association offers a comprehensive benefits package that may be made available after a favorable standard employee evaluation six (6) months after date of hire.
HOW TO APPLY:
Letter of Interest
Resume
Two (2) professional or personal references
Company Job Application
Completed application packages should be submitted to DKing@NEA.Coop and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete applications may result in no consideration.