Power Plant Superintendent

Overview

Power Plant Superintendent-Skagway

Alaska Power & Telephone is seeking a dedicated and experienced Power Plant Superintendent to lead operations in Skagway, Alaska. This full-time position offers the opportunity to take on a leadership position in a fast-paced, hands-on environment while enjoying life in one of the state's most scenic communities.

The Power Plant Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all aspects of power plant operations, including budgeting, managing special projects, coordinating daily operations, maintaining equipment and facilities, and supervising power plant personnel.

• Develop and implement budgets for special projects and daily operations
• Develop and adhere to the daily Power Operations Plan and Dispatch order
• Operate and maintain the power generation and facilities in Skagway, Haines, Gustavus & Lena Point that consist of 8 hydroelectric generators and 17 diesel generators including telecom gensets
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to power related emergencies
• Maintain operational logs and maintenance logs
• Supervise power plant personnel and contractors
• Develop and maintain a 5-year operations plan
• Continually improve operational efficiencies & facilities
• Oversee the maintenance of company facilities as needed such as snow plowing and repairs
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment listed above remotely or traveling to location as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years in management or supervisory role
• At least 2 years of project management experience
• 2 years of hands-on facility maintenance experience
• 2 years' operating equipment or similar machinery

• Valid ADL and CDL licenses preferred
• Hazwopper, First Aid/CPR and Forklift Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Must be able to pass pre-employment check and drug testing. May be subject to random testing without notice.
• Ability to enter a Power Plant Apprentice program through completion

• At times work will be performed in loud environments requiring hearing protection
• At times work will be performed in non-temperature-controlled environments
• At times work will be performed around rotating equipment
• At times work will be performed while sitting, standing, crouching, squatting, and reaching at heights
• At times work will be performed in a standard office environment with regularly scheduled working hours
• Must be capable of safely lifting up to 70 pounds on occasion, maintaining good balance
• Must be capable of moving 55-gallon drums of oil
• Safety and PPE must be worn at all times when performing work in the field
• Occasional travel may be required by small planes, ferry, helicopter, boats, and/or ATV
• Overtime may be required

The pay for this position is $52.42 to $62.00 per hour and is DOE. Alaska Power & Telephone offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K (plus more) a $5000 annual medical travel reimbursement, up to $125 annual medivac insurance reimbursement and employee stock ownership options, $200 in company logo wear. Recognition of our employees is important to AP&T's values.

AP&T is a small non-union, employee-owned utility serving over 40 Alaskan communities and villages.

EEO Employer/Vets/Disabled and Drug and Alcohol-free workplace