Maintenance Technician/ Welder

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative•Anchorage, AK

3d•Remote

About The Position

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Welder to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining and repairing electrical generation and distribution systems across 59 remote communities in Alaska. The position involves a significant amount of travel (approximately 80% of the year) and requires the ability to perform construction tasks, major overhauls, repairs, preventive maintenance, and improvising temporary replacements. The Maintenance Technician/Welder will also instruct Power Plant Operators and interact with member-owners and village councils, representing AVEC in remote locations. The work is focused on diesel generation and distribution systems, with opportunities to experience Alaska's natural beauty during off-work hours.

Requirements

Proven experience as a welder.
Experience in diesel generation systems or similar technical fields.
Ability to adapt to changing tasks and environments in remote locations.
Self-motivation and a responsible work ethic for field operations.
Dependable, knowledgeable, self-motivated, resourceful, likes to travel, and adventurous.

Nice To Haves

Certification in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform welding, fabricating, and repairing metal structures and equipment.
Organize, direct, and perform construction tasks necessary to supply electrical energy to remote villages via diesel generation and distribution systems.
Conduct major overhauls, repairs, and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
Improvise temporary replacements for equipment.
Instruct Power Plant Operators in equipment use, safe practices, and maintenance during field operations.
Maintain good relations with member-owners and village councils.
Build member-owners' understanding and confidence in AVEC's value, mission, and goals.