Plant OperatorRover Soldotna

Soldotna, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association!

Hours: Monday Friday see more details below

Type of Employment: This is a regular full-time position onsite reporting to the Soldotna Power Plant Superintendent

Compensation: $55.68 hourly

The Opportunity:

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a Plant Operator/Rover to join our team at our Soldotna Alaska location. This position is normally Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm but the work will require working other schedules at times. Starting and working locations will vary as needed for the work. Must recognize the responsibility of the cooperative to its members to provide continuity of service which will require working overtime on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. This position requires the employee to be available and fit for duty during all hours when assigned on-call Standby Duty and provide prompt response to the power plants as required.

In this role youll have the opportunity to:

Be responsible for monitoring power plant operations; performing routine maintenance activities to ensure plant equipment is in excellent working orders perform minor electrical/mechanical construction for capital improvements as required.
Monitor and record plant operations and alarms. Conduct periodic rounds on equipment to ensure proper function and operations. Determine and/or correct the cause of alarms and/or protect relay functions.
Create and maintain logs and records as required to document hours power levels repairs and outages.
Write work orders on malfunctioning equipment and complete all other work orders as assigned.
Operate equipment as needed to support the power plant equipment and operation.
Assist in the proper execution of LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) to allow for maintenance activities by plant personnel or contractors.

What makes you a good fit:

Journeyman level training with emphasis related to mechanical electrician and instrumentation work.
Five (5) years of work experience specific to the operations and maintenance of power generation facilities
High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess or be able to obtain a CPR/First Aid card.
Working knowledge of computers electronic control industrial electrical and mechanical systems pumps compressors other auxiliary equipment and be able to apply the systems pumps compressors other auxiliary equipment and be able to apply the knowledge in the daily work practices
Must submit a valid Alaska Drivers license within 90 days of hire date and maintain a good driving record.

Knock your socks off with our benefits:

At Homer Electric Association we care about our team members personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

Family coverage for medical dental vision and prescription coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Employee Life two times your annual salary
401(K) Roth and/or Retirement Account options
Employer retirement account contributions
Pension
Employee Assistance Program
12 Paid holidays per year
Up to 18 days of paid time off 30 days after three years
Tuition assistance
Wellness reimbursement

Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role as well as whether or not a collective-bargaining agreement covers the position. Details relating to a specific role will be made available during the interview process.

Who we are:

Since 1950 when we energized our first 56 members our mission has been to safely provide reliable electricity to our members and our community through superior customer service and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity accountability innovation and commitment to community. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly impact these values.

Homer Electric Association is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or would like further information please visit our website or contact the Human Resources Department at .

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association! Hours: Monday Friday see more details belowType of Employment: This is a regular full-time position onsite reporting to the Soldotna Power Plant SuperintendentCompensation: $55.68 hourly The Opportunity:Homer Electric As...