Plant Technician - Entry

Are you passionate about making a direct impact on the energy industry? Join us as a Plant Technician at our facility in Healy! This exciting position will provide you with hands-on experience and training in maintaining and operating power generation equipment. As a Plant Technician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment where innovation and safety are top priorities.

This position offers a competitive starting salary of $33.13 per hour, with the potential to advance to $51.91 per hour as you progress to Level 3. Take the first step towards a rewarding career in the electric cooperative industry - apply now!

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 a Plant Technician at the Healy Power Plant, you will play a crucial role in performing diverse operations and maintenance duties essential for the plant's function. Your responsibilities will involve operating plant systems and equipment directly from the plant floor, supporting Control Room Operators, and executing preventive maintenance tasks during shifts. This hands-on role will also see you operating heavy mobile equipment to handle materials like coal, ash, and silt.

As the Plant Technician position in Operations and Maintenance at the plant, you will have the opportunity to develop a broad set of skills by actively participating in various maintenance and operational tasks. Join us at Golden Valley Electric Association and become a key player in powering our communities.

To excel as a Plant Technician at the Healy Power Plant, candidates should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Essential skills for this role include the capability to operate and maintain heavy mobile equipment with precision and care. Familiarity with basic maintenance practices and a commitment to safety protocols are crucial. Additionally, candidates should be adaptable to working in rotating 12-hour shifts and demonstrate excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors. Proficiency in using various tools and software systems for plant operations and maintenance tasks is advantageous.

The ideal candidate for this position will be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and grow in the electric cooperative industry.

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, go ahead and apply! We're excited to meet you!

Notes: As a condition of employment, successful applicants must become an IBEW member within 30 days after employment.

GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug/alcohol screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary. All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a drug/alcohol screening.

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