Employment Opportunities
Duties and Responsibilities
Directs and prepares revenue requirement, cost of service, rate design and related studies to assist the Association in obtaining sufficient revenues to meet operational needs consistent with generally accepted utility practices.
Prepares and presents testimony on revenue requirement, cost of service, rate design, tariff and contract related analyses to appropriate regulatory agencies.
Prepares and directs submittal of routine and non-routine filings, including telecommunications filings, gas transfer prices, fuel and purchased power filings, fees and charges tariff updates, and special rates, services, and contracts with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA).
Prepares tariff advice letters for revisions to the rates, terms and conditions of service contained in the Association’s operating tariff based on the goals and operating circumstances of the various divisions. Ensures operating tariff is consistent with Alaska Statutes, regulations and operating conditions.
Conducts rate studies to ensure that rate structures are consistent with cost incurrence, management and regulatory directives, and market conditions. Reviews ongoing activity by other divisions and departments and coordinates inclusion of those results into rate filings. Determines appropriate risk premiums associated with alternative pricing structures.
Administers tariffrelated items for PURPA Qualifying Facilities, including buyback rates, standardized interconnection guidelines and integration standards.
Directs the development of financial, energy sales, load research and related databases and models to ensure timely and efficient rate and other analyses in support of filings with the RCA and various Chugach departments.
Prepares rate, revenue requirement and revenue forecasts for Chugach budget and planning purposes. Analyzes revenues from actual, proposed and projected rates. Ensures the provision of rate impact analysis for strategic planning activities.
Oversees monthly fuel and purchased power cost allocations and quarterly fuel surcharge process to ensure cost recovery.
Coordinates investigation and implementation of load management programs.
Administers and maintains wholesale billing process.
Develops and maintains automated system associated with the development of customer load profiles (load research and billing load information) for use by Chugach.
Proposes normalized levels of recoverable expense and plant based on data/information gathered from other departments.
Directs the development of long and short-range goals for rates, tariffs and regulatory actions.
Provides direction on development of capital credit allocation methodology. Calculates annual capital credit allocations to retail and wholesale members.
Identifies critical regulatory developments and recommends action to be taken.
Responsible for on-going maintenance of Chugach’s cost allocation manual in support of unbundling, shared services and regulatory directives.
Prepares cost of service and related studies in support of Chugach’s commercial telecommunication business activities.
Participates in negotiating agreements and special contracts for the sale of electricity and related services.
Coordinates the use of Chugach resources to prepare economic and financial studies that examine impacts of proposed activities.
Manages a load research/load profiling program and alternative and innovative rate investigations as required by the RCA. Conduct rate studies to develop the rate provisions (i.e., wheeling, maintenance, emergency, etc.) of power supply agreements and other special contracts.
Ensures that RCA tariff action meetings and workshops are monitored and acts as a liaison with RCA staff.
Explains the nature, purpose and interpretation of rates and services to Chugach personnel; responds to inquiries from retail and wholesale customers.
Supervises and reviews work completed within the department and where applicable, manages contractor support to the department.
Prepares monthly reports and work lists.
Relationships
Internal
- Director, Regulatory Affairs and Pricing: Reports to, receives direction from, gives and receives information.
- Controller: Obtains/supplies information.
- Director of Engineering Services Division: Coordinates metering and data collection for the Load Research/Load Profiling Program. Assists Division in regulatory matters as required.
- Director of Line Operations and Maintenance Division: Assists the Division in regulatory matters as required.
- Director of Member Services: Ensures that Director is properly interpreting tariffs and rates.
- Director of Information Services: Communicates the information services needs of the Regulatory Affairs Department.
- Director, Member and Commercial Relations: Coordinates database requirements, cost/pricing information and rate design for specific market segments or customers.
- Manager, System Development and Corporate Planning: Coordinates with regarding various aspects of load research and wholesale power agreements and ratemaking.
- General Counsel: Coordinates rate case, tariff administration, and procedural matters before regulatory and governmental agencies.
- Director, Power Control: Coordinates the development of data on the bulk power system and natural gas prices for use in regulatory filings, wholesale billing, forecasts and budget preparation.
External
- RCA Staff: Provides required information and data to staff. Discusses with them the details for filings made with the RCA. Negotiates and reaches stipulations on various actions before the RCA.
- PURPA Qualifying Facilities: Administer tariffrelated matters.
- Community organizations: Informs and negotiates with groups and individuals who intervene in RCA hearings.
- Consultants: Directs rate consultants.
- Wholesale Customers: Provides customer contact.
- Retail Customers: Explains rate and tariff matters as required.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, business, accounting, or a related discipline required. An advanced degree is preferred.
Experience
Seven to ten years of regulatory experience in an electrical utility, energy industry, or other regulated utility or business through which the skills and abilities detailed in the specification have been developed and the incumbent can be presented as a qualified witness in a formal regulatory proceeding. Demonstrated ability to assemble and manage a general rate case and related proceedings filed with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska or similar body, required.
Substitution
Two years of the experience requirement may be satisfied by a relevant advanced degree.
Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of financial, economic and statistical concepts, principles and techniques. Extensive understanding of financial, energy economics, ratemaking theory and practice, particularly the various approaches to revenue requirement, costofservice functionalization, classification and allocation.
- Must have the ability to analyze and solve routine and nonroutine economic, financial and ratemaking problems. Must be detail oriented, exhibit superior analytical abilities, and successfully work in a teamwork environment.
- Knowledge of Alaska Statutes and Administrative Code helpful.
- Creativity and good judgment, in addition to strong technical and communicative skills, are essential. Proven ability to utilize information technology to routinely generate analysis is critical. Ability to work under short timelines required.
- Must have the ability to prepare thorough, logical and defensible economic and related studies that withstand the scrutiny of the RCA, consumer groups and other affected parties.
- Must meet the combined requirements of education, experience, communicative ability, soundness of logic, and perform the necessary rigors of analysis in support of formal regulatory proceedings.
- Ability to withstand cross-examination in an adversarial proceeding.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a standard office environment. To apply for this position click the following link: https://chugachelectric.applicantpro.com/jobs/1228889-13779.html
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc., a generation and distribution utility serving 58 villages in Alaska, is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician.
Position: Wind Turbine Technician
Department: Operations
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.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain AVEC’s fleet of mainly Northern Power System Northwind 100 A and B model and EWT models wind turbines in remote rural Alaskan villages. Maintenance of future models or replacements will be expected as equipment needs or infrastructure changes.
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and modifications to all wind turbines within the AVEC system as required.
- Ensure functionality of controls and communications between applicable wind systems and generation equipment.
- Assist with integration between wind systems and diesel power plant modules.
Position Specifications
Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Experience: 2 years minimum utility experience
1 year minimum wind related experience or education preferred
Certification: Advanced Service Technician for each wind model owned/in operation within AVEC system. AVEC can provide this training if necessary.
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.
Miscellaneous
AVEC applications must be completed for consideration. Please send a completed AVEC application to applications@avec.org or fax: 907-312-7585. Applications can be found at avec.org under jobs.
Job Opening
Naknek Electric Association
Operations Manager
REPORTS TO:
General Manager
SUPERVISES:
Utility Lineman, Technician, and Power Plant Supervisor.
OBJECTIVES:
Assists the General Manager in all aspects of providing reliable and safe electric service to cooperative members. Responsibilities include day-to-day management and leadership of power operations. Responsive to the service requirements of all Naknek Electric Cooperative Members by providing reliable electric services through efficient construction, operation, replacement, removal, and maintenance of utility plant. Additionally, comply with industry and regulatory standards. Execution of NEA approved budgets and work plans. May serve as acting General Manager in their absence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees the construction/maintenance of facilities for the electric service
- Responsible for the hiring, supervision, training and development of Division 1 (electric plant) in compliance with approved NEA policy and
- Manage a job training and safety program that insures compliance with OSHA and the National Electric Safety Code guidelines and compliance with additional safety rules and guidelines established by Naknek Electric
- Assist the General Manager in the development of short and long-term plans and budgets for the operations and maintenance of the NEA electric utility
- Implement the approved plans and budgets for the construction, maintenance and operation of the utility systems, including supervising outside contractors and provide regular progress reports to the General Manager.
- Manage the operation, and maintenance of the fleet of trucks, tools, supplies and construction equipment within budgetary constraints and General Manager
- Manage the purchasing and inventory of utility system materials and equipment within budgetary constraints and utility
- Manage operations engineering to include staking sheets and Continuous Plant Records (CPR) and construction for new service installations including the preparation of cost estimates and sign off on the necessary permits and easements after being obtained by the Utility Technician. Once construction is complete, provide a final project cost worksheet to the Office Manager.
- Coordinate and work with other departments to optimize teamwork and
- Make periodic reports on the operations of the utility systems and presentations before various boards, commissions, and state
- Maintain the utility system in compliance with all applicable regulations paying close attention to the Air Quality Permit requirements, Spill Plan requirements and all other regulatory requirements for the electric
- Develop and maintain a positive corporate
- Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or a high school graduate with substantial postgraduate training and directly applicable experience in electrical utility
- Ten years of work experience, of which at least five years has been in a supervisory role directly applicable to the responsibilities of this
- Must have good communication skills, both verbal and Must be proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet computer software. I.E. word, excel and ability to learn new processing systems.
- Must have the ability to foster and maintain a team-oriented work environment among all divisions of NEA including union and non-union employees.
- Must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s license.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and with the least amount of disruption among staff members.
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
This is a demanding position that requires a flexible schedule and the ability to manage sometimes difficult customers and employees while maintaining a consistently positive and professional demeanor.
Accepting applications until October 30, 2019. For an application, you can request it from service@naknekelectric.com or pick one up at the office Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM till 5:00PM.
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Position Summary:
Manage and operate the local Public Electrical Utility in the village of McGrath, AK. Supervise employees of MTNT Energy, Inc. dba McGrath Light and Power, Inc., Manage MTNT rental properties, cooperative agreements with ADF&G Pitka Fork and DNR Hazard Fuels Mitigation.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Requires specific training and certifications in power generation, distribution and regulations of a Public Utility in the State of Alaska
- Experience with diesel generated power and maintenance
- Experience with Electrical Utility Power Distribution System Operations and Maintenance
- Supervisory, financial management and budgeting experience for Public Utilities and the associated regulatory agencies
Key Competencies and Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to interface with all levels of employees, customers, vendors and management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including e-mail, and all types of cellular communication
- Ability to do occasional strenuous work
- General knowledge of worker and environmental safety and protection
- Familiarity with Planning, Regulatory reporting, and Grant writing and monitoring
- Ability to multi-task
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organization skills
Essential Job Functions:
- Establishes and enforces standard operational procedures and reporting requirements
- Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on McGrath Light and Power Co. to the Chief Executive Officer
- Review safety procedures and implement changes as necessary
- Responsible for annual fuel orders
- Inventory supplies and track the use of supplies, maintaining accurate inventory and supplies
- Analyze, create and modify policies for Utility work and powerhouse
- Adhere to and support the MTNT Policy Manual
- File all required regulatory reports with the appropriate agencies
- Perform other tasks as requested and assigned by management
Interested candidates should send their information to Jennifer Torre, HR Generalist at MTNT (McGrath Light and Power’s parent company) at: jtorre@mtnt.net, or contact her at 907-644-1218.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc., a generation and distribution utility serving 58 villages in Alaska, is seeking a Lineman.
Position: Lineman
Department: Operations
Location: Anchorage, AK
Travel: 75%+
Overview
This position will organize, direct and perform construction work on-site required to serve member villages with electrical energy through a diesel generation and distribution system. Instruct villagers during the construction period in: using the 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.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Installs and retires power distribution systems (de-energized only). No work performed on energized systems.
- Corrects operational problems and performs preventive maintenance and repair on distribution systems and diesel plants (if possible) while on construction projects or as assigned.
- Instructs workers on proper use of all equipment, material, handling of cable, and of safe work practices.
- Prepares necessary trip reports on assigned projects and other general reports as necessary.
- Works in a safe manner and insures the property of others or other Cooperative equipment is not damaged.
Position Specifications
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent and successful completion of a lineman apprentice program; required
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.
Please complete an AVEC application for consideration. AVEC application can be found at avec.org under jobs.
We are looking for a Mechanical, Electrical, ElectroTech or Industrial Engineer, for design tasks and hands-on operations assistance around the State of Alaska. We are open to various home-base locations in Alaska. This role will provide engineering support for a wide range of electric utility tasks including generation, transmission and distribution serving over 40 cities and villages in rural Alaska.
As a small utility, we offer a diversity of experience. We work together to safely integrate innovative new generation resources including renewables, address day to day operational issues, ensure power system stability, connect and monitor industrial load centers power quality, pursue coordination issues, address regulatory requirements and other such tasks. The successful candidate will work to find their own relative strengths within our staff and ultimately take leadership on a variety of projects. The candidate should be comfortable working directly with tools and equipment alongside operations personnel when required to successfully complete a job.
Duties and Responsibilities
Along with other engineering staff the candidate will participate to:
- Oversee the installation, maintenance, repair and rebuilding of hydro and diesel generating equipment.
- Design and document civil, mechanical and/or electrical systems within the candidates range of experience.
- Work closely with field personnel, providing operational support for diesel, hydro and other plant facilities including non-working hours emergency troubleshooting if needed.
- Identify design problems; work to investigate, analyze, and develop corrective action plans.
- Prepare operational procedures, equipment specifications, RFPs and material requisitions as required for projects.
- Assist with equipment installation, testing, startup, modifications, upgrades, repairs and documentation.
- Contribute to systems such as CMMS (Computerized Maintenance), GIS Mapping, New Generation Planning and System modeling, and engineered Safety programs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) required in a relevant branch of Engineering,
- Ability to self-motivate, manage time, plan projects, communicate with other team members
- Ability to safely identify and work around electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Efficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft office and other similar basic computer tools.
- Current passport and ability to travel to other locations, typically 25% of workload will be travel.
- Ability to pass background and drug tests
- Mental flexibility, willingness to learn unfamiliar parts of the job and a positive attitude
Desired Qualifications
- Rural Alaskan experience with isolated grid operations and extreme climate challenges
- Working background in applicable mechanical systems (rotating equipment and plant systems).
- Knowledge of engineering design principles and engineering standards and codes applicable to electric utility operations such as, generation, transmission, distribution
- Professional Engineering license
- Experience with diesel generators in the 50kw to 4000kw range
- Experience of equipment related to impulse hydro generating units such as hydraulic pressure units, bearings, and large water valves.
Applications are only accepted online. Please apply with your cover letter and resume in a single document at:
https://careers-hrpmsi.icims.com/jobs/3194/general-engineer/job
EEO Employer/Vets/Disabled and Drug and Alcohol-free workplace
Recognized as one of the most progressive utilities in Alaska, Alaska Power & Telephone (www.aptalaska.com) currently provides service to communities located above the Arctic Circle, deep in the Wrangell Mountains and throughout the islands of Southeast Alaska. AP&T is an employee owned, vertically integrated utility that independently owns and operates ten isolated power systems across a large expanse of Alaska. We incorporate hydro, solar and diesel resources to provide economic power to the communities we serve.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer, for design tasks and hands-on operations assistance around the State of Alaska. We are open to various home-base locations but prefer someone in Alaska or the Northwest. This role will provide engineering support for a wide range of electric utility tasks including generation, transmission and distribution serving over 40 cities and villages in rural Alaska.
As a small utility, we offer a diversity of experience. We work together to safely integrate innovative new generation resources including renewables, address day-to-day operational issues, ensure power system stability, connect and monitor industrial load centers power quality, pursue coordination issues, address regulatory requirements and other such tasks. The successful candidate will work to find their own relative strengths within our staff and ultimately take leadership on a variety of projects. The candidate should be comfortable working directly with tools and equipment alongside operations personnel when required to successfully complete a job.
Duties and Responsibilities
Along with other engineering staff, the candidate will be expected to learn to:
- Oversee the installation, maintenance, repair and rebuilding of hydro and diesel generating equipment.
- Design and document mechanical systems
- Work closely with field personnel, providing operational support for diesel, hydro and other plant facilities including emergency troubleshooting during non-working hours if needed
- Identify design problems; work to investigate, analyze, and develop corrective action plans
- Prepare operational procedures, equipment specifications, RFPs and material requisitions
- Assist with equipment installation, testing, startup, modifications, upgrades, repairs and documentation
- Work closely to support field personnel
- Assist operations with and contribute to a company-wide CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) required in Mechanical Engineering OR a BS in any Engineering program with extensive working background in applicable mechanical systems (rotating equipment)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience
- Knowledge of engineering design principles and engineering standards and codes applicable to electric utility operations such as generation, transmission, distribution
- Ability to self-motivate, manage time, plan projects, & communicate with other team members
- Ability to safely identify and work around electrical and mechanical equipment
- Efficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and other similar basic computer tools
- Current passport and ability to travel to other locations; typically 25% of workload will be travel
- Ability to pass background and drug tests
- Mental flexibility, willingness to learn unfamiliar parts of the job and a positive attitude
Desired Qualifications
- Rural Alaskan experience with isolated grid operations and extreme climate challenges
- Professional Engineering license
- Familiar with suppliers and equipment sources for diesels, generators and accessories
- Knowledge of diesel air emissions regulations and emissions testing and abatement equipment
- Experience with Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit and John Deer diesel generators (50kw to 4000kw)
- Experience of equipment related to impulse hydro generating units such as hydraulic pressure units, bearings, large water valves
To Apply
Applications are only accepted online. Please apply with your cover letter and resume in a single document at: https://careers-hrpmsi.icims.com/jobs/3084/mechanical-engineer/job
AP&T is a small employee & investor owned, non-union utility. We offer competitive wages and an attractive compensation and benefits package. If you are self-motivated and want to work for a stable company, please apply today! NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
EEO Employer/Vets/Disabled and Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Qualified candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and ten (10) or more years of directly related work experience in the electrical utility engineering and operations areas, with progressively responsible management and supervisory experience. Such experience must demonstrate proven capabilities in the application of principles of directing, developing, and administering work programs and procedures; preparing reports for management and measuring results.
• Requires extensive, demonstrated level of experience in the following areas: – Design, construction, and maintenance of relay, control, communication, and SCADA systems. – Electrical system operations in the field of electric utility metering. – SCADA communications and control. – Protective relaying or substation operation. – Regulatory requirements and industry practices pertaining to electric system operations.
• Qualified candidates will possess a Professional Engineer (PE) registration and must be able to obtain a PE in the State of Alaska.
• Preference will also be given to those candidates whose prior work experience evidences a background in the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical system facilities as well as progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• 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 rate.
For more information, please visit MEA’s website at www.mea.coop
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/
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.
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