Job Description

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is looking for a Power Plant Operator in Bethel, Alaska. If you are reliable, dependable, and capable of working with minimum supervision then you will be a great addition to the team in Bethel.

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) stands as a unique electric generation and distribution cooperative, serving 60 communities across Alaska. Our operation spans 46 small, isolated grids relying on a mix of diesel, wind, and solar generation to power 11,513 meters and maintain 515 miles of distribution line.

As a Power Plant Operator you are responsible for the safe operation of the village plant and will be completing housekeeping, plant checks, plant log reporting, and system inspections and maintenance. A typical day for the Power Plant Operator will include reading meters as directed by AVEC representatives, maintaining logs, conducting and verifying inventory levels, maintenance and upkeep of batteries, bus voltage, radiators, fire suppression system, engines and other equipment located at the plant facility.

Rewards: The Power Plant Operator starts at $22.31 per hour. The Cooperative offers an excellent benefit package to include an employer-paid pension plan, 401K with an employer match, generous leave starting at 14 hours per month, two different health insurance plans, vision, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ready to power Alaska's future?

The next step is to complete our short online application.

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can shine as brightly as the Northern Lights.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work,

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