Field Technician & Plant Operator Trainer (Travel)

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension plan

401K with employer match

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Per diem while traveling

Job summary

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Plant Operator Trainer to support member villages with diesel generation and distribution systems across Alaska. This role requires travel to AVEC villages to train power plant operators, receive and transfer fuel, perform minor repairs, and operate switch gear.

The position travels about 80% of the year, offering opportunities to explore Alaska and engage with remote communities while delivering reliable energy and building

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel 80% of the year.
• Ability to train operators on diesel generation, fuel handling, repairs, and switch gear operation.

Responsibilities

• Train village power plant operators on maintenance and operation.
• Assist and perform on-site construction work as needed.
• Maintain good relations with member-owners and village councils.

Skills

Travel frequently

Power plant training

Job description

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Plant Operator Trainer to support member villages with diesel generation and distribution systems across Alaska. This role requires travel to AVEC villages to train power plant operators, receive and transfer fuel, perform minor repairs, and operate switch gear.

The position travels about 80% of the year, offering opportunities to explore Alaska and engage with remote communities while delivering reliable energy and building