Power Plant Operator Apprentice: Diesel Gen & Outages

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement / 401(k)

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking a Power Plant Operator to support safe, reliable electric generation. The role involves operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing power generation equipment and low-voltage systems across AP&T service areas.

Candidates may enter AP&T's four-year Power Plant Operator Apprenticeship Program if journeyman-level qualifications are not yet met. Wages start at $51/hour for qualified operators and $31.60/hour for apprentices, with potential for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to safely work around electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain required job-related certifications.
• On-call rotation and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor diesel generation systems and related utility equipment.
• Perform dispatching, switching, and system operating functions.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain generation and low-voltage equipment.
• Record equipment performance and maintenance activities.
• Travel occasionally to support projects across AP&T service areas.

Skills

Safe operation awareness

On-call readiness

Mentoring apprentices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL

First Aid/CPR

HAZWOPER

Job description

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking a Power Plant Operator to support safe, reliable electric generation. The role involves operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing power generation equipment and low-voltage systems across AP&T service areas.

Candidates may enter AP&T's four-year Power Plant Operator Apprenticeship Program if journeyman-level qualifications are not yet met. Wages start at $51/hour for qualified operators and $31.60/hour for apprentices, with potential for