Power Plant Operator/Apprentice — Diesel Gen & On-Call

Alaska Power & Telephone; Klawock (AK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union wages under IBEW 1547

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Retirement savings opportunities

Paid time off & holidays

Paid training & apprenticeship

Work that directly supports Alaska"s"

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone is seeking a Power Plant Operator to monitor and operate diesel generation equipment and related low-voltage systems in communities served by AP&T.

You will perform dispatching, maintenance, inspections, and data recording, while supporting on-call rotations and emergencies. Apprenticeship opportunities and wage progression are available, with entry through AP&T's structured program.

Qualifications

• Five years of diesel engine maintenance experience (preferred).
• Five years of experience in power generation, mechanical, or electrical systems (preferred).
• Completion of a Power Plant Operator apprenticeship or similar utility apprenticeship program (preferred).
• Experience operating diesel generators and utility equipment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor diesel generation systems and related utility equipment.
• Perform dispatching, switching, and system operating functions.
• Troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and maintain generation and low-voltage utility equipment.
• Conduct inspections, preventative maintenance, testing, and operational checks.
• Record equipment performance, maintenance activities, and operational data.
• Read meters, manage fuel inventories, and support fuel handling operations.
• Assist with plant facility maintenance, grounds upkeep, and snow removal.
• Support line crews with low-voltage components of utility equipment.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to outages and emergencies.
• Process inventory, maintain tools and equipment, and complete fleet inspections.
• Mentor and assist apprentices as assigned.
• Travel occasionally to support projects and emergency response efforts.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Power generation systems

Electrical systems

Education

Power Plant Operator apprenticeship or similar utility apprenticeship program

Job description

Alaska Power & Telephone is seeking a Power Plant Operator to monitor and operate diesel generation equipment and related low-voltage systems in communities served by AP&T.

You will perform dispatching, maintenance, inspections, and data recording, while supporting on-call rotations and emergencies. Apprenticeship opportunities and wage progression are available, with entry through AP&T's structured program.