Maintenance Technician​/Welder

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Are you ready to be a vital part of electrifying Alaska's future? At Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC), we are on a mission to light up the Last Frontier. We serve 59 communities across Alaska, operating 46 isolated grids that rely on diesel, wind, and solar generation to power 11,513 meters and maintain 515 miles of distribution line.

As a Maintenance Technician/Welder
, you will play a pivotal role in the member‑driven service we provide. Your duties include organizing, directing, and performing construction tasks necessary to supply electrical energy to remote villages via diesel generation and distribution systems.

• Perform welding, fabricating, and repairing of metal structures and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and work within safety standards for welding and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct major overhauls, repairs, preventive maintenance, and improvising temporary replacements across multiple sites.
• Travel approximately 80% of the year to remote communities, delivering service and maintaining good relations with member‑owners and village councils.
• Instruct Power Plant Operators in equipment use, safe practices, and maintenance during field operations.

• Proven experience as a welder.
• Certification in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
• 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.

Pay starts between $29.48 to $38.44 per hour
, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match, Retirement Pension Plan (Defined Benefit, employer paid).
• Paid leave starting at 21 days per year, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a birthday leave.
• Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability coverage.

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can shine as brightly as the Northern Lights.