Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
•Basic understanding of the operation of an electric utility system.
•Basic understanding of electrical fundamentals.
•Ability to read and comprehend electrical drawings and schematics.
•Ability to adapt to shift work.
•Ability to exercise mature judgement, to make decisions, to communicate well and to consider consequences of actions taken.
•Vision sufficient to read data displayed at consoles and mimic panels; not color blind to red and green, as determined by the preemployment physical.
•Hearing sufficient to meet the requirements of the job, as determined by the preemployment physical.
•EE degree or AA degree with course work in computers, math or engineering and two years working at an electric utility ;or similar military experience in power systems; or graduate of accredited high school or equivalent and four years of electric utility experience.
•Have experience, based on the requirements above, in one of the following classifications: Instrument & Control Technician, Maintenance/Plant Operator, Electronic Technician, Journeyman Lineman, Field Inspector, Relay/Control Wiring Technician, Control Wiring Technician, Electrician, Meter Technician, Meter Tester, or Distribution Designer. Or, have four years of electrical utility experience, with experience in one of the following:
+ 2 years of recent, satisfactory performance as a power dispatcher in generation dispatch, or
+ 2 years of recent, satisfactory performance as a power dispatcher in distribution dispatch, or
+ 2 years of recent, satisfactory performance as a power dispatcher in transmission dispatch
•External candidates must pass a basic competency test.
•Basic computer literacy.
•Ability to understand, read and speak English, to give and receive orders and reports over radio or telephonic circuits.
•Demonstrated interest in Power Dispatching as a career as evidenced by a history of a willingness to learn and a dependable work history.
DUTIES
Under close supervision, learns and is periodically evaluated in all aspects of system operation, power control room functions and power dispatch duties such as:
•Operating SCADA and communications equipment.
•Preparing and issuing switching orders and clearances.
•Maintaining economic operation and service continuity of the Chugach Electric system.
•Calculating the loading of generators, transformers and lines using megawatts, megavars, voltage, amperes and power factors.
•Maintaining shift logs and recording all necessary operating data.
•Accepting trouble calls obtains and dispatches crew to make repairs.
•Starting and stopping generators from supervisory console.
•Operating SCADA system to provide electric system control.
•Maintaining and updating operating diagrams as required.
•Developing pre-schedule for power purchases, sales and interchanges.
•Performing related work as required.
•Satisfactory completion of Leighton & Kidd Dispatcher Training Course or approved substitute course is a requirement for advancement.
SCHEDULE
This position follows a DuPont schedule, consisting of rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights). The DuPont schedule provides a predictable rotation with built-in days off.
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)
For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com
Financial Security
•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