Power Plant Shift Supervisor; Generation System Dispatcher

Power Plant Shift Supervisor (Generation System Dispatcher)

Company: Homer Electric Association, Inc., a member‑owned electric utility serving the central and southern Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.

Posting Date: February 16

Hours: Wednesday – Tuesday, 12‑hour shifts with a rotating schedule (one week on/one week off, alternating day and night shifts).

Employment Type: Full‑time, regular onsite position reporting to the Nikiski Power Plant Superintendent.

Compensation: Competitive pay commensurate with experience; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process.

• Provide training to Plant Operator/Rovers on combined cycle plant systems, including completing proficiency sign‑offs and developing training materials and procedures.
• Monitor, track, and ensure timely completion of safety‑critical and regulatory PMs and repair activities.
• Co‑ordinate and adjust crew schedules with other Power Plant Shift Supervisors to maintain adequate coverage and manpower for 24/7 power plant operation, maintenance, and generation dispatch functions.
• Read system drawings and use the information to make decisions on re‑routing power as needed.
• Perform Generation and Transmission Dispatching from the Nikiski Combined Cycle Plant, including preparing switching orders, forecasting system loads, coordinating and implementing generation schedules, and other management/supervisory duties.

• Comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, plant components, control systems, water‑treatment programs, and boiler systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in operations and maintenance of power generation facilities, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; alternatively, eight additional years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience with combined cycle operations or maintenance preferred.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s license required within 90 days of hire date, with a clean driving record.

• Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee life insurance equal to two times the 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 144 hours of paid time off (240 hours after three years).
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness reimbursement.

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