Arctic Water & Wastewater Systems Specialist

UIC Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided housing

Per diem $65/day

Travel paid from Anchorage or Fairbank

Job summary

UIC Municipal Services, LLC is seeking a Utility Systems Specialist (USS) to oversee preventative maintenance, repair buried utilities, and manage water and wastewater operations in Arctic conditions. The USS coordinates with engineers, trains local operators, performs SCADA monitoring, and ensures regulatory compliance across seven North Slope villages.

Travel between Anchorage or Fairbanks is covered; rotation is 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Level II or obtain Level II within 12 months after hire in Alaska.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and hold a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance for water and wastewater plants.
• Direct or perform excavation and repair of buried pipes in arctic conditions.
• Operate and monitor SCADA systems and control processes.
• Prepare daily operation logs and communicate system issues to engineers.
• Provide training and direction to local utility operators as needed.
• Coordinate water and sewer repairs with village supervisors and vendors.

Skills

Water/wastewater operations

Regulatory compliance

Public interface

Team coordination

Safety procedures

Education

Level II Water Treatment Operator Certificate (Alaska)

High school diploma

Tools

SCADA

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

UIC Municipal Services, LLC is seeking a Utility Systems Specialist (USS) to oversee preventative maintenance, repair buried utilities, and manage water and wastewater operations in Arctic conditions. The USS coordinates with engineers, trains local operators, performs SCADA monitoring, and ensures regulatory compliance across seven North Slope villages.

Travel between Anchorage or Fairbanks is covered; rotation is 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off.