Join Golden Valley Electric Association as a Full-Time Plant Operator in Healy, Alaska and take your career to the next level in the electric cooperative industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge coal-fired power plant systems and heavy equipment, allowing you to apply your skills in operation, maintenance, and material handling. You'll be part of a mission-driven team focused on innovation and safety, contributing to sustainable energy solutions that power our community.
With a competitive pay rate of $55.22 per hour as per the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement, you'll be recognized for your expertise and hard work. You will be offered great benefits such as Retirement, 401(k), Health insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, and Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements). Embrace the chance to drive your career forward in a role that promises growth and advancement in a dynamic and energetic environment.
GVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,292 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 40 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.
As the Plant Operator at Golden Valley Electric Association in Healy, you will take on the critical role of "chief responsible operator of the shift." Your primary focus will be the safe and environmentally compliant operation of the plant, ensuring adherence to approved operating procedures and dispatch instructions. You will lead your shift crew, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently while achieving objectives related to heat rate, availability, and output capacity. Your leadership will shine through as you provide immediate responses to plant emergencies and abnormal transients, coordinating with maintenance for seamless operations. Serving as the senior GVEA representative on-site when management is unavailable, you'll enforce policies and procedures while mentoring and training Plant Technicians on plant systems.
Your proactive guidance will be instrumental in promoting GVEA's goals and achieving cost and performance targets, making this a highly impactful and rewarding position.
To excel as a Plant Operator at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates must possess a diverse skill set and relevant experience.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
Proficiency in using personal computers and databases is necessary to manage operational data effectively. Additionally, candidates should have experience in boiler steam turbine start-up, operation, and shutdown, as well as familiarity with various systems including water pre-treatment, wastewater treatment, fire protection, chemical feed, and emissions monitoring. Confined space, respirator, and fire brigade training, or the ability to acquire these skills quickly, is preferred, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of safety protocols in the workplace.
Note: As a condition of employment, successful applicants must become an IBEW member within 30 days after employment.
We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application here.
Location: GVEA Plant Healy, Healy Spur Road, Healy, AK, USA
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