Electronics Technician II

ALASKA POWER ASSOCIATION; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits through IBEW

401K Plan

Vacation & Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Chugach Electric Association seeks an Electronics Technician II to support the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of its telecommunications infrastructure, including microwave transport, fiber, RF networks, IP networking, and digital telephony. You will work with Dispatch, SCADA, Operations, and partner utilities to maintain critical communications.

The role requires field readiness, a strong technical background, and the ability to travel to remote sites, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year technical college degree related to electronic maintenance or equivalent military training (30 weeks).
• Four-year IBEW telecommunications apprenticeship or substitution with EE degree and comms exp.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain microwave, RF, IP networks and related telecom systems.
• Support field operations and respond to outages to restore critical communications quickly.
• Contribute to system design, documentation, and vendor coordination.
• Mentor developing technicians and ensure safety practices in the field.

Skills

Microwave Transport

RF

IP Networking

MPLS

Education

High School diploma

2-year technical college degree

Military comms training program (30 weeks)

IBEW apprenticeship (4 years)

Electrical Eng degree + comms exp

Job description

Electronics Technician II personnel support the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of Chugach’s telecommunications infrastructure, which forms the backbone of system operations, SCADA, substation, and generation communications, AMI field networks, land mobile radio, and enterprise voice and data services. Technicians in this role perform advanced installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of microwave transport, fiber optic systems, RF networks, IP networking and MPLS platforms, digital telephony, backup power systems, and site security technologies used throughout the utility. The position requires strong technical judgment, field readiness, and the ability to restore critical communications under demanding conditions while coordinating with Dispatch, SCADA, Operations, and partner utilities. Electronics Technician II personnel also contribute to system design, documentation quality, vendor coordination, and mentoring of developing technicians, supporting both operational continuity and Chugach’s long term technology objectives.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to: Manager Telecommunications.
Directs: Electronics Technician II may be required to direct the work of lower classifications.

Job Related Qualifications

Education and Employment

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year technical college degree related to electronic maintenance
  OR
  Successful completion of a military communications electronics-training program consisting of not less than 30 Weeks of full-time instruction
  OR
  Successful completion of four-year apprenticeship with the IBEW for telecommunications.
• Substitution: Individuals with a four-year electrical engineering degree and two years of communications system engineering experience will be considered

Experience

Four years’ experience in communications system installation and maintenance experience including operational troubleshooting required, with at least two years of direct utility or cooperative experience preferred.

Candidates must meet baseline qualifications and should demonstrate proficiency in the focus area as outlined below. Examples of focus areas and representative skills include:

• Microwave Transport & RF. Digital microwave path alignment, multiplex configuration, antenna and waveguide work
  practices, throughput and availability verification, and restoration practices
• IP Networking and MPLS. Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing, QoS and traffic engineering concepts, network
  segmentation to support operational technology, and integration of transport such as microwave and fiber to support
  SCADA and station communications

Other Requirements

• FCC General Radiotelephone Radio's license at hire or obtained by the end of probationary period.
• Must maintain a residence, by the end of the probationary period, which permits a Sixty (60) minute report time to the Chugach Dispatch Center.
• Willing to spend approximately twenty percent (20%) of working time out of town
• Availability for call outs for department needs outside of normal work hours.
• Carry a company provided cellular phone while on duty or on standby.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in tower climbing and rescue, fall protection, and related safety programs.

Special Requirements

Work will be performed in the field in varying weather conditions. Flights in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters will be required. Work will include working with helicopters slinging communications equipment to remote sites. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures for extended periods of time may be necessary.

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.

Benefits Information

Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)

Medical & RX
Dental
Vision
For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com

401K Plan
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
10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
MetLife Will Preparation

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.Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.