Substation Engineer

Job Description

Summary

The Substation Engineer will assure the integrity, constancy and completeness of the Substation Equipment Maintenance and Testing Program through the use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and the supporting Reliability Centered Maintenance and Predictive / Diagnostic Maintenance (RCM / PdM) programs.

Essential Functions

A. Prepare maintenance project engineering documentation, order materials and supplies that meet project deadlines. Support maintenance project activities to ensure fieldwork is done consistent with project plans.

Relationships

Internal

External

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, required. Specialized training in project management, utility planning, operations, maintenance, and accounting; preferred.

Experience

One (1) year experience in electric engineering, planning, operations, construction and/or maintenance required. Familiarity with substation construction and maintenance preferred.

Substitution

Additional professional experience in similarly complex engineering role or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Periodic field trips will be required.

Some travel via aircraft in varying weather conditions may be required. Occasional out-of-town trips, including periodic technical seminars and conferences will be required. Must be available for duty during major outages or system emergencies.

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