Power Plant Operator-Tok

Power Plant Operator- Tok

We have a full-time opening in Power Operations for a Power Plant Operator at our Tok location. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, flexible, detail-oriented, willing to follow directions, and willing to travel. They will possess excellent team and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

The starting pay range for this position is $45.00 to $52.00 per hour and is DOE

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful Power Plant Operator candidate must be able to:

• Maintain comprehensive record keeping for all diesel generation plants

• Perform PMS on generation units, from oil changes to major overhauls.

• Assist with the installation of diesel generators and associated accessory equipment.

• Aid in troubleshooting problems with mechanical and electrical components.

• Maintenance of plant buildings and grounds including snow removal.

• Meter reading, fuel tank dipping, fuel handling.

• Ability to travel to other locations as needed; travel can sometimes exceed 2 weeks.

• Evening and weekend on call duty – respond to outage calls.

• Install electrical wiring from 24V up to 480V; Occasionally work with up to 7200V

• Diagnose, program and install VFD's

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED.

• Must live, or be willing to live within 15 minutes of Tok

• Must be able to pass pre-employment check and drug testing. May be subject to random testing without notice

• Must have power generation experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years' experience with diesel engine maintenance

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the mechanical and electrical generation fields

• Willingness to work with electrical circuits

• Ability to use computers and navigate programs such as: Microsoft Excel, SCADA, and answer email

• Ability to travel to various locations in Alaska to perform required duties for extended periods of time

• A United States passport is required for occasional travel through Canada

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Welding experience preferred

• Commercial Electrical and Mechanical background preferred

• Woodword generator control systems, SEL relays, VFD's, high voltage breakers

• Experience with a CMMS program for maintenance tracking

• Working with and installing electrical conduit

• Generator testing and commissioning experience

• Megger electrical lines and generator windings

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• ADL, CDL, First Aid Card, CPR Card, VE, Flagging Certificate, Forklift Certificate, Hazwopper

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

• Must be able to safely lift up to 70lbs on a regular basis

• Must be able to safely move 55 gallon drums of oil

• Must be able to work overhead in a crouching manner

• Position requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, speaking, hearing, seeing, depth perception, color vision, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching/working overhead.

• This position requires work inside and outside in conditions inherent to an industrial environment.

• The position requires wearing PPE and you must refrain from wearing loose clothing.

• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.

AP&T offers a generous benefit package including (but not limited) to medical, dental, vision, 401K, (plus more) a $5000.00 annual medical travel reimbursement, up to $125.00 annual medivac insurance reimbursement and employee stock ownership options, and $200.00 annually in company logowear plus an additional FR gear allowance. Recognition of our employees is important to AP&T's values. We like to continuously show appreciation and recognition within our teams. AP&T is a small non-union, employee-owned utility serving over 40 communities and villages.

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