Plant Manager, Peaking and Hydro

Job Description

Summary

The Plant Manager, Peaking & Hydro (P&H), is responsible for directing work at the Beluga, Cooper Lake and Eklutna Power Plants. Additionally, this position manages that an adequate supply of personnel, tools, equipment, and spare parts are available to provide for the safe and efficient operation of each plant in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

Relationships

Internal

External

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has the supervisory responsibility for the P&H Operations Manager, P&H Maintenance Manager, Beluga Operations Supervisors, and Engineers.

Work Environment

Must travel by aircraft and car to and from plant sites in all weather. Requires approximately 25% of year be spent away from home at a remote site. Required to work hours in excess of a normal workday. This will include infrequent periods of around the clock work during periods of emergencies and equipment testing. Will be required to work in areas of high noise levels, as well as occasional periods of work in extreme high or low temperatures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, required.

Experience

Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in electric utility technical field including supervisory, required. Experience in power generation prime movers, generators, boilers, water chemistry, controls, industrial maintenance, project management, preferred. Experience working in a union environment preferred.

Substitution

Additional experience in the electrical utility industry or related fields may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

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

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:

FINANCIAL SECURITY

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH