Chugach Electric Careers

CAD Technician

LocationAnchorage, AK
Job TypePart-time

About This Job


Summary


Job Description

Working under general supervision, the CAD Technician is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of CAD and CAD related documents, the Engineering Document Management (EDM) system and other repositories. This position provides CAD support for all departments.


Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Manager, CAD/GIS Services
Trains: Users and maintainers of the CAD system


Representative Duties

Performs tasks to create, edit or verify CAD drawings and related data.
Interprets construction and maintenance work from documentation or verbal direction to accurately update the CAD repository in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to performing or verifying data entry, and/or editing, attributing, and developing data sets.
Performs tasks to create or update CAD drawings from notes, sketches, drawings, data files, GPS, or verbal direction.
Verifies data following department Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures to ensure the creation and maintenance of accurate data including relationships.
Creates reports or extracts data using reporting tools or pre-defined queries.
Works with users to ensure CAD repository workflow is followed.
Download, convert, and upload CAD data available from internal or external sources. Catalog, inventory, and consolidate CAD data, including metadata creation to department standards.
Ensures the plotter and scanner are operational by performing basic maintenance and loading paper or ink/pearls. Reports technical difficulties and supply needs to the Department Manager.
Assists the CAD Specialist with testing CAD software enhancements, upgrades, and configurations.
Provides resource estimations, periodic status repo11s,and write-ups of CAD activities.
May assist in performing Grade 9 GIS duties.
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.


Relationships


Internal

Manager, CAD/GIS Services: Reports to, seeks direction from, provides assistance and feedback to, and exchanges information with.
CAD/GIS personnel: Receives direction from, works and exchanges information with, provides assistance and feedback to.
All other personnel: Provides information and assistance to, works and exchanges information with, provides assistance and feedback to.


External

Consultants: With concurrence from the Department Manager, provides assistance to, exchanges information with, and sends/receives work requests to/from representatives from external firms.
Other utilities and agencies: With concurrence from the Department Manager, provide assistance to and exchanges information with.
Plotter and Software Vendors: Corresponds with to resolve problems and gain assistance.


Education

A high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of twenty (20) total college semester credit hours in CAD, GIS/geomatics, remote sensing, photogrammetry, computer science, natural science, surveying technology, engineering, urban planning, cartography, geography, or related field are required. Minimum of nine (9) credit hours is required in CAD. Degree or CAD Certification preferred.


Experience

Four (4) years of work experience where CAD is a major responsibility is required.


Education/Experience Substitution

Additional work experience where CAD is a major responsibility above the required four (4) years may be substituted for the required education; likewise, additional education in CAD may be substituted for up to two (2) years required work experience. For these purposes, one (1) year of experience is equivalent to six (6) college semester credit hours of education.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must have the ability to proficiently and independently operate CAD software packages to perform the representative duties.
Must have the ability to learn or do basic GIS editing. Some GIS experience or education preferred.
Must be detail and accuracy oriented.
Must have strong mathematical skills.
Should have an understanding of electrical/civil drafting disciplines, drawing standards, associated symbology, electric utility engineering and design concepts.
Ability to translate physical field plant work documentation to update CAD data and displays.
Knowledge of and ability to follow QA/QC procedures.
Knowledge of AutoLISP and /or macro languages related to CAD is desired.
Ability to import and export data to various formats.
Ability to understand land-based coordinate systems.
Must exhibit excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in writing instructions, documentation and reports.
Perform scanner/plotter/printer operation and maintenance.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must be able to work with Microsoft Office products.


Working Conditions

Work will be performed in a standard office environment with regularly scheduled working hours. May require lifting of up to 30 pounds on occasion. Occasional travel may be required. Overtime may be required.


Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!


Chugach's Corporate Vision

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.


Chugach's Corporate Mission

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.


Chugach's Corporate Values

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.


Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.


Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.


Benefits

Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)

Medical & RX
Dental
Vision

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com


Financial Security

401K Plan
Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
Dependent Flex Spending Account


Life Insurance Benefits

Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
Supplemental Life Insurance


Work, Life, Health

160 hours vacation for the first year
9 Paid Holidays + 2 Float Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday
Employee Assistance Program
MetLife Will Preparation

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