Job Title: Interim Electric Utility Director

Salary range: Up to $176,000 per year, fully benefitted (DOE). Contract wages are negotiable.

Location: Sitka, Alaska

Department: Electric

Hours: Interim/Temporary

Start date: Negotiable

Job Description:

Invitation to Join the City and Borough of Sitka Team:

The City and Borough of Sitka (“Sitka”) Electric Utility Department is dedicated to delivering clean renewable power safely and reliably and developing sustainable energy solutions to our community. We are committed to enhancing our operational efficiencies to better serve our customers. To achieve this goal, we are seeking an experienced Interim Electric Utility Director to join our team who can lead the reorganization and restructuring of our department. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for improving operational efficiency within the electric utility industry, we invite you to apply.

The City and Borough of Sitka Overview:

Nestled at the foot of magnificent glacial carved mountains facing the Pacific Ocean on Baranof Island, Sitka is located on the outer coast of Alaska’s Inside Passage and lies at the heart of the largest temperate rain forest in the world, the Tongass National Forest.  With views of island-studded waters and forests descending to the water’s edge, Sitka is home to 9,061 people.  Sitka’s colorful past is a unique blend of native Tlingit culture and Russian history.   Accessible only by air or sea, Sitka offers incredible scenery, fishing, hiking, abundant wildlife, and Alaska’s most culturally rich history and community.

As an employer, CBS’s mission is to provide services for Sitka that support a livable community for all.  CBS’s vision is to be an organization which

• values everyone and proactively works together to serve the community;
• is fiscally sustainable, supporting a diverse economy, and well-managed infrastructure;
• is innovative in seeking ways to protect and preserve Sitka’s natural environment; and
• is a respected employer where people enjoy their work and provide valued public services.

CBS strives to achieve this mission by incorporating the following values into its daily work:

1. People.  People are our greatest asset. We value all people including our community, employees, and visitors. We appreciate the diversity of Sitka, and we respect and celebrate all people. We foster a safe and welcoming environment for all.
2. Innovation.  Innovation supports a proactive approach to fulfilling our mission. We are forward thinking and continuously working to improve our processes and our people to provide efficient and effective services to our community.
3. Integrity.  Integrity guides our service delivery, processes, and communication. We are accountable to the Sitka community, and we provide services in a transparent, honest, and ethical manner.
4. Sustainable.  Sustainability ensures we plan and deliver services with the future in mind.  We are good stewards of taxpayer resources as well as our natural environment.
5. Service.  Serving the community is our job. We provide service with compassion, kindness, and excellence. We care about our community and organization, and this is reflected in our service levels.

Position Overview:

As the Interim Electric Utility Director, you will play a crucial role in the transformation of our Electric Utility Department.  The Interim Electric Utility Director will be a full member of our leadership team and work closely with the Municipal Administrator and the other department heads and staff to develop and implement strategies that will lead to operational reorganization and significant improvements in the daily operations within the department as well as the interaction with the other departments and the citizens of Sitka.  The Interim Electric Utility Director will be instrumental in streamlining processes, enhancing customer service, and ensuring the efficient delivery of electric services.  The successful applicant for the Interim Electric Utility Director will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven track record of successfully leading organizational change and achieving operational efficiencies
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and best practices
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Departmental Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current department structure, processes, and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop a strategic plan that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Operational Efficiency: Implement strategies to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and guidance to departmental staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Customer Focus: Enhance customer service by developing initiatives to improve response times, outage management, and communication with customers.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting and financial planning, ensuring responsible resource allocation and cost control.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a utility operations, electric utility and public sector experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years in utility operations management, electric utility and public sector management preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Other Job Requirements:

• Possession of a driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska desired.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional development opportunities

Application Process:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to hr@cityofsitka.org . In your cover letter, please indicate your availability and willingness to commit to the one-year interim role.

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Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

Chugach’s corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach’s corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach’s corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Summary

Plans and directs power plant maintenance resources in order to safely execute a maintenance program for aero derivative gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers and plant auxiliaries in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.  Analyzes all plant maintenance activities and makes recommendations for long-term maintenance plans.

Essential Functions

1. Demonstrate leadership in the area of safety; this requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behaviors that may lead to accidents.
2. Assist in the development of safety programs for maintenance personnel; participate in safety meetings and ensures employees work in a safe manner; review equipment isolation lockout boundaries, confined space entry and hot work permits.
3. Plan and direct daily predictive and preventative maintenance work for a crew of 8 to 10 persons; schedule crews, parts, supplies, tools and transportation required to complete maintenance tasks; review and update status of maintenance activities of on-going projects
4. Develop, implement and maintain assigned areas within the computerized maintenance management system (Cascade) to maintain compliance with the approved maintenance program; enter data and close maintenance work orders to maintain an accurate maintenance work backlog database; propose changes to improve the system; train personnel in proper utilization of the system.
5. Initiate repairs and requisition materials required in machinery maintenance; ensure all parts required for planned maintenance are on-site and verified prior to need date.
6. Assist Plant Manager and Power Supply Technical Services department in planning future maintenance or capital projects.
7. Supervise maintenance activities during major overhauls and projects ensuring that each is completed in a timely and safe manner, within budget.
8. Assist in preparing budget forecasts for major overhauls, special projects and related materials; compare forecast to actual expenditures and takes corrective action as required.
9. Estimate the quantity and type of personnel that will be needed, either on a permanent or temporary basis for five-year maintenance forecast.
10. Update and assist team members with revisions to all long term maintenance plans.
11. Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations Manager and respond to all requests for corrective maintenance.
12. Assist Power Supply Technical Services in the coordination of contractors performing work on and off site.
13. Assist in the development of inspection schedules for major and minor work and preventive or predictive maintenance; effectively use the work management system to initiate and track maintenance activities.
14. Prepare, organize and review appropriate documents, overhaul records, work orders and technical reports prior to each maintenance project; during projects, write technical reports and complete annual inspection checklists for inclusion into final reports; perform final review of overhaul reports and verify all necessary overhaul documentation is included.
15. Document equipment failures and assist Technical Services in determining root cause; formulate innovative solutions to minimize reoccurrence.
16. Review time sheets, vacation schedules; authorize overtime in coordination with Plant Manager.
17. Make recommendations to the Plant Manager regarding hiring of personnel.
18. Assist in the coordination of training of assigned personnel.
19. Work with the assigned personnel to ensure all activities are completed in a safe and efficient manner.
20. Assist in execution of maintenance support contracts as assigned including development of work scope, quality assurance, change management, and cost control.
21. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Plant Manager, Southcentral Power Plant: Report to, receive guidance, direction, and decisions from; coordinate with regarding maintenance work and use of resources; keep fully informed on progress and problems encountered; assume duties as assigned
• Operations Manager:  Coordinate with to ensure plant maintenance activities are prioritized to maximize operational efficiencies.  Assume duties as assigned.
• Power Supply Technical Services Personnel:  Provide assistance to and exchange information; seek engineering resources from; take technical direction from; receive approval from for process-related changes

External

• Turbine Manufacturers:  Coordinate with; stay abreast of latest modifications, significant instances of failure, new materials and services available
• Repair Facilities: Coordinate with and schedule repair work; authorize repair procedures in accordance with approved repair procedures; perform quality assurance inspections
• Local Venders:  Consult with for items particular to the equipment being maintained.
• Consulting Engineers: Exchange information.

Competencies

1. Knowledge of turbine controls, heavy lift rigging, vibration analysis and rotating machine balancing is preferred.  Exposure to TIG/MIG welding and general metallurgical knowledge of high alloy type metals employed in gas turbines is highly desirable.
2. Must be highly organized and possess excellent supervisory skills.
3. Must be highly self-motivated and able to function efficiently with little or no supervision.
4. Must be capable of interpreting and applying complex blueprints, schematics, technical letters, and vendor manuals.  Must be knowledgeable and skilled in maintenance techniques of aero derivative gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, and plant auxiliary systems.
5. Must be capable of training and mobilizing and motivating a safe and efficient workforce.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervisors Maintenance Mechanical Technicians, Maintenance Instrumentation and Controls Technicians, and Maintenance Electrical Technicians

Work Environment 

Supervises a day shift and will be expected to work in excess of a normal workday as needed.  This will also include infrequent periods of around-the-clock work during emergencies and equipment testing. Work may be assigned to a remote site as required to complete projects or assume similar duties. Exposure to extreme noise and heat is possible.  Base location may be modified due to changes in Chugach business plans and/or maintenance needs at other facilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university, required.

Experience

Seven (7) years’ experience overhauling rotating machinery with a heavy emphasis on combustion turbines, required, five (5) of which must be supervisory experience of maintenance personnel. Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs required. Experience gained as a technical representative for a turbine O.E.M, preferred. Previous experience supervising union personnel, desired.

Substitution

Ten (10) years formal training and education in the maintenance of gas and steam turbines, including auxiliary systems, at a craft journey level may be substituted for the education requirements.

Health Benefits

• Medical & RX
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telemedicine

Financial Security

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Retirement Investment services
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

Work, Life, Health

• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 2 Float Holidays & 1 Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation

Position Overview

As the Manager, Natural Gas & Energy Resources, you will lead our energy management team, ensuring effective utilization and optimization of natural gas resources and long-term power supply across our generation portfolio. Your leadership to organize, develop and recommend strategies will contribute to our ability to deliver cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy solutions. You will work collaboratively with leadership and other departments, including legal, operations and external affairs.

This position will manage the Association’s natural gas planning, storage, and supply strategy to meet the electric load, optimize margin generation and manage risk. It will also administer the Beluga River Unit (BRU) natural gas field management and strategic positioning. The position will manage the long-term economy and wholesale energy sales.

Essential Functions

1. Manage the Association’s long-term planning and strategy for obtaining a sustained natural gas supply.
2. Manage the purchase, transportation, storage, and receipt of natural gas.
3. Manage the majority Working Interest Ownership (WIO) in the BRU gas field:
   1. Coordinate with other WIO entities to manage and plan BRU management, development, and strategic positioning with BRU Co-Owner/Operator.  Foster positive relationships with operators technical and management staff.
   2. Represent Chugach in all negotiations, meetings, and communications related to the BRU.
   3. Monitor daily operations including development drilling programs to ensure safety, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and aligned with Chugach goals for the asset.
   4. Track daily production and costs to ensure operator is meeting Unit budgets and goals. When operations deviate from agreed plans, engage operator and implement corrective actions.
   5. Research and evaluate new gas supplies, methods, storage and delivery options to optimize gas production and cost.
   6. Review and manage the capital and operating budgets and take corrective action.
   7. Prepare and present regular reports to executive leadership including the Board of Directors on field development, performance, opportunities, and recommended strategies.
4. Create, negotiate, oversee, and administer fuel, transportation, and storage supply contracts and/or sales.
5. Create, negotiate, oversee, and administer economy electric sales/purchase transactions among utilities.
6. Administer spot purchases of fuel, storage and/or transportation to be implemented by fuel operations.
7. Establish and maintain communication and business relationships with fuel suppliers, utility buyers, and other stakeholders through a variety of channels.
8. Direct and manages the long range fuel and power supply positions of the Association:
   1. May represent the Association on the Power Pool Settlement Committee.
   2. Manage power pooling agreements including processes and standard practices to schedule power sales, purchases and commercial transactions.
   3. Manage development, implement and maintenance of the integrated resource plan.
   4. Monitor administration and scheduling of gas supply, gas storage and power sales contract implementation, power pool settlements in collaboration with Fuel Operations and System Operations.
   5. Collaborate with System Operations on the power pooling agreements and associated long range planning.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Chief Strategic Officer: Reports to, receives direction and guidance from.
• Other Chugach Managers/Staff: Provide or exchange information as required. Develop and maintain working relationships.
• Board of Directors: Prepares and presents to, receives information, and responds to inquiries, as directed by Chief Strategic Officer.

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• BRU Co-Owner/Operator: Coordinates with and exchanges information.  Represents Chugach’s interest in the BRU asset and influences the Operator to operate and develop the BRU field, aligned with Chugach goals and objectives.
• LNG Import Supplier: Coordinates with and exchanges information. Represents Chugach in relationship building and in all contract matters.
• Gas suppliers and storage providers (Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska: CINGSA): Coordinate with and exchange information.
• Regulatory Commission of Alaska: Provides testimony on gas supply management, BRU management, and other gas management related issues.
• Power Pool Settlement Committee: Association’s Representative
• Railbelt Electric Utilities: Coordinates actions relating to purchases, sales, operating guides, maintenance, and reserves.

Competencies

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate Association initiatives.
• Knowledge of natural gas resource development including field operations, exploration drilling, pipeline development and delivery systems.
• Knowledge LNG import supply chain.
• Knowledge of contract administration and accounting procedures for managing gas production, transportation and storage assets or contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operating and accounting processes for sourcing and managing economy energy transactions.
• Ability to interpret, clarify, and make decisions regarding technical data that impacts economic operations.
• Strong writing, analytical and computer skills.
• Experience in upstream oil and gas operations.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.
• Knowledge of reservoir engineering, drilling operations, production optimization, and Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) best practices.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budget management, and economic evaluations in oil and gas operations, field development and/or exploration.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position oversees and manages the Energy Resource and Corporate Planning & Analysis functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some field trips by aircraft may be required. Travel with overnight stay on the jobsite is sometimes necessary.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (petroleum, electrical, power, energy resources) or similar degree, required.

Experience

Seven (7) years of related natural gas industry or gas/electrical utility experience, to include gas supply, gas field development, operations or management or energy resource, required. Additional experience in contract administration or accounting, preferred.

Substitution

Additional education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Chugach Electric Association is the leading power utility in Alaska committed to providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions to our members. We are also one of the few vertically integrated cooperative utilities in North America with a majority ownership stake in a natural gas field which currently provides much of our fuel needs.  In addition, we are actively bringing on new natural gas supplies and clean energy projects.  With a strong focus on planning, efficiency, and environmental stewardship, we strive to deliver cutting-edge energy solutions and services while maintaining our commitment to corporate responsibility.

Health Benefits

• Medical & RX
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telemedicine

Financial Security

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Retirement Investment services
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

Work, Life, Health

• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 2 Float Holidays & 1 Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation

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Job Description

SUMMARY

This is an entry level Distribution Designer training position. Assignments are limited to entry level design directed towards qualifying this individual for eligibility in a higher classification. This position is not intended to perform comprehensive independent design work which is normally performed by higher classifications. This position is expected to broaden and develop knowledge and expertise regarding design practices, operating procedures, materials management, right-of-way issues, computer-aided drafting (CAD) software, and geographic information systems (GIS) software. After one (1) year experience in this position, individuals shall start testing for advancement to the Distribution Designer II position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares designs including construction drawings for residential services, residential service upgrades and streetlights
• Obtains utility documentation related to assigned tasks.
• Reports grid map inconsistencies.
• Performs data collection/entry related to assignments.
• Participates in field observation of operating, maintenance and construction-related practices.
• Assists Distribution Designers in higher classifications.
• Participates in introductory orientation leading to proficiency in work order procedures, Chugach operating procedures, materials management, purchasing, utilization of CAD/GIS services, utilization of survey field data and working with Member Services, System Control Department (Dispatch), and Substation and Line Operations (Operations).
• Assists Distribution Designers in higher classifications.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience

Two (2) years combined work experience in computer aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), surveying, other engineering disciplines, utility line design, electrical construction, or in a position directly related to electric utility distribution line design/construction.

Education

High School diploma or GED and completion of six college semester credit hours in algebra, trigonometry, calculus and/or physics (or directly related coursework) plus an additional 3 college semester credit hours in either of the following:

CAD and/or GIS

Civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering

Additional coursework towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is preferred.

Substitution

Additional vocational education may substitute for either the required education or work experience provided the coursework is specific to power line design. For these purposes, one year of vocational education is equivalent to either six (6) college semester credit hours of the education required above or one (1) year of the required work experience.

Additional education in any of the required courses above may be substituted for the required experience. For these purposes, one (1) year of experience is equivalent to six (6) college semester credit hours of education.

Training, Licensure, Certification

Must possess valid Alaska driver’s license.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of distribution engineering design and construction techniques, materials, and equipment related to electric utility subtransmission and/or distribution facilities preferred.

Knowledge of NESC and RUS design and construction practices is preferred.

Some knowledge of computer database and spreadsheet software, project planning and/or project estimating is preferred. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations consistent with level of work responsibility.

Ability to physically access rough terrain project site locations without the use of motor operated equipment.

Distribution Designer II

Job Description

SUMMARY

Working in a position of progressively increasing responsibility, prepares designs of moderate complexity leading to the construction of electric utility plant. Work in this position is carried out in frequent consultation with a design manager or designer in a higher classification. Most decisions are not considered final until reviewed by a supervisor. This position will be eligible to take a proficiency exam to advance to the Grade 10 (Designer III) status.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

1. Performs Designer I duties when assigned.
2. Prepares designs for the following:
   1. Conduit installations
   2. Subdivision primary and secondary facility replacement
   3. State and Municipal load centers
   4. Street and yard lights
   5. Transformer installations
   6. Service drops
   7. Single-phase/Three-phase overhead and underground consumer line extensions
3. Assists Senior Designers in higher classifications.
4. Conducts utility(s) conflict research including encroachments.
5. Assists in cable testing and failure analysis.
6. Assists in the development of sectionalizing and fuse coordination studies.
7. Conducts plan reviews for state and municipal projects and prepare draft correspondence.
8. Prepares staking sheets.
9. Prepares documents generally associated with the preparation of a work order and construction contract.
10. Conducts National Electrical Safety Code clearance research.
11. Performs preliminary drafting for construction drawings.
12. Conducts field plant inventories for design purposes.
13. Field verifies projects for design accuracy.
14. Performs design calculations in support of related duties.
15. Uses computer programs to prepare project estimates, sag and tension calculations and calculations related to cable in conduit.
16. Prepares written technical/coordination correspondence.
17. Prepares line mile report sheets for work order closing.
18. Performs preliminary construction inspection of trenching and “corflo” installations.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

1. Designated Manager: Reports to and receives work assignments and direction. Informs manager of progress in work assignment areas.
2. Higher level designers within the department: Works with when assigned, receives requests and provides assistance, exchanges information as required.
3. Line Extension Coordinator: Responds to inquires and provides information.
4. Right of Way Agents: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
5. Other Engineering employees, managers and/or supervisors: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
6. Other department/division managers and/or supervisors: Responds to inquiries and provides information.
7. Employees of other departments/divisions: Responds to inquiries and provides information.

External

1. Chugach consumers: Responds to inquiries and provides information in conjunction with design responsibilities.
2. Municipal, State or Federal Agencies: Works with to coordinate design or permit-related matters associated with delegated work assignments.
3. Other Utilities: Works with to coordinate design-related matters associated with delegated work assignments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Science.

OR:

Documented completion of two years towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Science and two years of applicable and progressively more responsible work experience in related electric utility distribution design.

OR:

Successful completion of a Designer I training program and Grade 9 (Designer II) proficiency exam.

OR:

High School diploma or equivalent and five years of documented progressively more responsible work experience in directly related electrical distribution design.

KNOWLEDGE:

Requires some knowledge of distribution engineering design and construction techniques and related construction material and equipment related to electric utility subtransmission and/or distribution facilities. Requires some knowledge of National Electric Safety Code and Rural Electrification Administration design and construction practices. Some knowledge of computer database, spreadsheet and scheduling software, project planning and project estimating.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations consistent with level of work responsibility under this position description. Must have the ability to physically access rough terrain project site locations without the use of motor operated equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Design work will normally be performed in a standard office environment. Field work in all types of weather conditions will also be required. Some out-of-town work may also be required. Must possess valid Alaska driver’s license. Some overtime may be required.

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

Chugach’s corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach’s corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach’s corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)

• Medical & RX
• Dental
• Vision

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com

Financial Security

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
• Dependent Flex Spending Account

Life Insurance Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance

Work, Life, Health

• 160 hours vacation for the first year
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 2 Float Holidays & 1 Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation

Summary

Inspects contractor transmission/sub-transmission and substation facility construction activities to ensure the highest quality installation attainable. Coordinates contractor, subcontractor, design engineering firm, vendor/manufacturer’s representatives’ activities with the Project Engineer or other designated Chugach employees.

Essential Functions

Assists with preparation of plans and specifications for project construction.

Assists with reviews of engineering, manufacturer and contractor submittals, specifications and other written material to ensure conformance with project requirements.

Prepares and maintains unit cost data relative to transmission/sub-transmission and substation construction.

Monitors project schedule and reports progress to Project Engineer.

Assists in the review of manufacturer and contractor drawings, specifications and other written material to ensure conformance with contract specifications.

Monitors progress and maintains on-site Quality Assurance of the work of contractors.

Coordinates outages and switching required in the course of project construction with power control.

Assists in the final inspection of transmission/sub-transmission and substation projects.

Schedules and monitors performance of on-site equipment acceptance testing.

Assists in coordinating the availability of owner-furnished equipment and materials to reduce construction delays on transmission/substation projects.

Performs inspections and reports on-site progress relative to transmission/sub-transmission and substation construction projects.

Assists and prepares designs and related documents assigned.

Assists in the documentation of all actions and significant items pertaining to transmission/sub-transmission and substation construction and equipment contracts.

Assists in the preparation of closeout documents for all contractor-provided services.

Prepares and maintains unit cost data to allow the monitoring of contract progress and cost, as well as to allow approval of contractor invoices for on-going transmission/sub-transmission and substation construction projects.

Assists in the preparation of construction change orders and cost analyses, as directed.

Competencies

Must have a practical working knowledge of construction procedures including the ability to read engineering drawings, site preparation, concrete placement, architectural details, mechanical and electrical work, as well as applicable safety requirements

Knowledge of the construction practices utilized in Alaska is preferred.

Knowledge of the effects of cold weather on the operating parameters of certain substation equipment is preferred.

A working knowledge of the RUS construction specifications, the RUS Approved List of Materials, NESC and OSHA Rules and Regulation is preferred.

Must be able to perform inspections of the contractor’s work and ensure that a quality product is provided in conformance with the specifications.

Must have the ability to read and evaluate contractor and vendor drawings and specifications.

Written and oral communication skills are required.

Must be competent using computer software, such as Microsoft Office, CAD and other software utilized to monitor the cost and schedule of projects.

Must be able to coordinate the execution of construction projects with internal and external personnel and to monitor construction schedules.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibility. Directs Designated Project Secretaries, Engineering Support Personnel, Clerical Personnel, and Survey Personnel.

Work Environment

A portion of the work will be performed in a standard office environment and a portion in the field in varying weather conditions. Flights in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters will be required. Occasional exposure to extreme cold for extended periods will be necessary, as will working in hazardous areas around heavy equipment with high noise levels. Occasional travel is required and staying on the jobsite overnight is sometimes necessary. This position is on twenty-four (24) hour call during assignment to a construction project.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.

Experience

Experience working in a union environment is preferred.

Substitutions

A bachelor’s degree in another engineering discipline combined with two years of engineering and construction management experience under sub-arctic conditions, including coordinating contractor or subcontractor activities, can be substituted for the electrical engineering degree requirement. Utility experience is preferred.

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

Chugach’s corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach’s corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach’s corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Health Benefits

• Medical & RX
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telemedicine

Financial Security

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Retirement Investment services
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

Work, Life, Health

• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 2 Float Holidays & 1 Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation

Summary

Directs and performs the design for the construction of sub-transmission/transmission, switch yard/substation facilities and other projects as directed by Chugach internal stakeholders to provide reliable, high quality facilities for Chugach’s system.

Coordinates project activity with various Chugach departments and external agencies, to ensure timely and efficient completion of transmission/sub-transmission, substation/switch yard and other projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering Activities

• Prepares and directs preparation of detailed plans and specifications for project construction, as assigned.
• Monitors and reports the progress of assigned projects relative to schedule and compares the results to current budget and work plan.
• Prepares and maintains subtransmission, transmission and substation unit cost data for various types of evaluations.
• Evaluates subtransmission, transmission and substation cost data for effectiveness or method and scheduling of construction.
• Assists in the preparation of the subtransmission, transmission and substation capital projects portion of division budgets, work plans and long-range plans, as assigned.
• Develops special studies to support project selection and technical operation, as assigned.
• Establishes design criteria for facilities construction.
• Maintains Quality Assurance in the work of engineers, designers, consulting engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors/ manufacturer’s representatives on subtransmission, transmission and substation construction project sites.
• Coordinates outage switching and clearance requirements with Power Control.
• Reviews engineering, manufacturer and contractor submittals, specifications and other written material to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Directs and performs inspection of projects during construction and upon completion, as assigned.
• Administrative Activities
• Provides direction to consulting engineers, staff engineers and designers performing engineering services for subtransmission, transmission and substation projects, as assigned.
• Prepares or directs preparation of contract documents and administers contracts for procurement of subtransmission, transmission and substation equipment and materials, engineering services and construction.
• Prepares or directs preparation of project and contract close out documentation.
• Reviews and recommends contractor/vendor invoices for approval, within authorized limits.
• Prepares construction change orders and negotiates the cost of change orders with contractors for transmission and substation projects, within authorized limits.
• Verifies equipment acceptance tests in conformance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Participates in external committee assignments on behalf of the Association, as directed.
• Consults and coordinates with Federal, State and local agencies regarding location of facilities, construction methods and schedules to minimize conflict.
• Provides technical assistance to member-owners and other concerned parties.

Education

An electrical or mechanical engineering degree is required. Power Option and / or Professional Registration preferred. Experience in project management of mechanical, civil, structural or electrical work may be substituted for the registration. Registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired.

Experience

Five Years of progressively responsible experience in the field of electrical power engineering, of which three must have involved actual design and field engineering and/or project management. A minimum of two years of design experience in combination of sub-transmission, transmission, distribution or substation facilities is required.

Substitution

An engineering degree in another discipline plus an additional three years of progressively responsible experience in electrical power engineering may be substituted for the required electrical engineering degree.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have hands-on knowledge of the design and construction of sub-transmission, transmission, distribution and substation facilities including controls and protection.
• Must have a practical working knowledge of construction practices and contracts administration involving site preparation, concrete placement, welding, architectural details, mechanical, civil and electrical work, applicable environmental regulations, safety codes and requirements.
• Knowledge of effects of cold weather on the operation of equipment.
• A working knowledge of RUS construction specifications and requirements, NESC and OSHA Rules and Regulations construction drawings, contracts, materials and practices is preferred.
• Must have the ability to coordinate the activities of contractors, subcontractors, vendors, material suppliers, design engineers and other professionals involved in the design and construction of distribution, transmission and substation projects.
• Written communication skills above average are required.
• Must be competent using computer skills to be able to monitor cost and schedule of multiple contractors and provide effective supervision for engineers and technicians.
• Must be competent using computer skills, such as CAD, M.S. applications, specifically MS Project, and other software to monitor cost and schedule of multiple contractors.
• Must be able to interface effectively with contractors, engineers and Chugach operations personnel.
• Must have an in-depth understanding of design, construction and contracting principles governing transmission, sub transmission, distribution and substation facilities, as well as drawing specifications, construction contracts and administration thereof.

Working Conditions

A portion of the work takes place in an office environment. Frequent field trips and flying in fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters are required. Occasional exposure to extreme cold for extended periods will be necessary, as will working in areas around heavy equipment with high noise levels. Travel with overnight stay on the job site is sometimes necessary. This position is on twenty-four hour call.

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

Chugach’s corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach’s corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach’s corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Health Benefits

• Medical & RX
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telemedicine

Financial Security

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Retirement Investment services
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

Work, Life, Health

• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 2 Float Holidays & 1 Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation