Generation Dispatcher Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association!

Hours: Wednesday – Tuesday, 12-hour shifts, see more details below

Type of Employment: This is a regular, full-time position, onsite, reporting to the Nikiski Power Plant Superintendent

Compensation: Competitive pay corresponding with experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process

The Opportunity:

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a Power Plant Shift Supervisor (Generation System Dispatcher) to join our team at our Nikiski, Alaska location. This position has a rotating work schedule with one week on and one week off with alternating day shift one week and night shift the next work week. These are twelve (12) hour shifts that start on Wednesday through the following Tuesday.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Be responsible for providing training to Plant Operator/Rovers on combined cycle plant systems. Including completing proficiency sign offs for Plant Operators and developing plant training materials and procedures.
• Monitor, track, and assure timely completion of safety critical and regulatory PM's, and repair activities.
• With this supervisory position you will have the responsibility of coordinating and adjusting crew schedules with other Power Plant Shift Supervisors to provide adequate coverage and manpower to perform power plant operation, maintenance, and generation dispatch functions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Read system drawings and use the information to make decisions on re-routing power as needed.
• This position performs Generation and Transmission Dispatching from the Nikiski Combined Cycle Plant. Which includes preparing switching orders; forecasting system loads, coordinating and implementing generation schedules; and other duties of management/supervisory capacity.

What makes you a good fit:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, plant components, control systems, water treatment programs, and boiler systems.
• Five (5) years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation facilities or equivalent is required.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; in lieu of degree requirement an additional eight years of experience may replace the degree requirement.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Combine Cycle Operation or maintenance experience preferred.
• Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date and maintain a good driving record.

Knock your socks off with our benefits:

At Homer Electric Association, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Life, two times your annual salary
• 401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options
• Employer retirement account contributions
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 Paid holidays per year
• Up to 144 hours of paid time off, 240 hours after three years
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement

Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role, as well as whether or not a collective-bargaining agreement covers the position. Details relating to a specific role will be made available during the interview process.

Who we are:

Since 1950, when we energized our first 56 members, our mission has been to safely provide reliable electricity to our members and our community through superior customer service and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly impact these values.

Homer Electric Association is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or would like further information, please visit our website www.homerelectric.com or contact the Human Resources Department at hr@homerelectric.com.