Avalanche Risk and Field Operations Technician

US Lawns; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Electric Light & Power Company seeks an Avalanche Forecaster Assistant to support the operations department during the winter season. You will assist with avalanche control, field data collection, and helicopter coordination to protect transmission lines and personnel.

The role emphasizes safety, data recording to SWAG standards, and successful field operations in challenging mountain terrain. The position runs typically November 1 through April 30, with possible extension into May or

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• AAA Pro 1 certification or equivalent.
• ProAvSAR or equivalent avalanche rescue experience with high angle rope rescue.
• Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT certification.

Responsibilities

• AvalancheControl – assist with active avalanche control.
• Site Safety/Risk Assessment – collect field data on snowpack stability.
• Records – maintain weather and avalanche data per SWAG standards.
• Coordinate helicopter operations for fieldwork and avalanche control.
• Assist with in-house avalanche awareness and rescue training.
• Fieldwork supporting avalanche studies including tree coring and mapping.

Skills

Avalanche field experience

Driver's license

High school diploma

ProAvSAR experience

Wilderness First Responder

Wilderness EMT

AAA Pro 1 certification

Education

High school diploma

AAA Pro 1 certification

ProAvSAR or equivalent avalanche rescue experience (must have high angle rope rescue component)

Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT

Job description

Alaska Electric Light & Power Company seeks an Avalanche Forecaster Assistant to support the operations department during the winter season. You will assist with avalanche control, field data collection, and helicopter coordination to protect transmission lines and personnel.

The role emphasizes safety, data recording to SWAG standards, and successful field operations in challenging mountain terrain. The position runs typically November 1 through April 30, with possible extension into May or