Electronics Technician II

Electronics Technician II personnel support the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of Chugach’s telecommunications infrastructure, which forms the backbone of system operations, SCADA, substation, and generation communications, AMI field networks, land mobile radio, and enterprise voice and data services. Technicians in this role perform advanced installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of microwave transport, fiber optic systems, RF networks, IP networking and MPLS platforms, digital telephony, backup power systems, and site security technologies used throughout the utility.

The position requires strong technical judgment, field readiness, and the ability to restore critical communications under demanding conditions while coordinating with Dispatch, SCADA, Operations, and partner utilities. Electronics Technician II personnel also contribute to system design, documentation quality, vendor coordination, and mentoring of developing technicians, supporting both operational continuity and Chugach’s long term technology objectives.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to:

Manager Telecommunications.
Directs:
Electronics Technician II may be required to direct the work of lower classifications.

Education and Employment

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year technical college degree related to electronic maintenance
  OR
  Successful completion of a military communications electronics-training program consisting of not less than 30 Weeks of full-time instruction
  OR
  Successful completion of four-year apprenticeship with the IBEW for telecommunications.
• Substitution:
  Individuals with a four-year electrical engineering degree and two years of communications system engineering experience will be considered

Experience

Four years’ experience in communications system installation and maintenance experience including operational troubleshooting required, with at least two years of direct utility or cooperative experience preferred.

Candidates must meet baseline qualifications and should demonstrate proficiency in the focus area as outlined below. Examples of focus areas and representative skills include:

• Microwave Transport & RF. Digital microwave path alignment, multiplex configuration, antenna and waveguide work
  practices, throughput and availability verification, and restoration practices
• IP Networking and MPLS. Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing, QoS and traffic engineering concepts, network
  segmentation to support operational technology, and integration of transport such as microwave and fiber to support
  SCADA and station communications

Other Requirements

• FCC General Radiotelephone Radio's license at hire or obtained by the end of probationary period.
• Must maintain a residence, by the end of the probationary period, which permits a Sixty (60) minute report time to the Chugach Dispatch Center.
• Willing to spend approximately twenty percent (20%) of working time out of town
• Availability for call outs for department needs outside of normal work hours.
• Carry a company provided cellular phone while on duty or on standby.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in tower climbing and rescue, fall protection, and related safety programs.

Work will be performed in the field in varying weather conditions. Flights in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters will be required. Work will include working with helicopters slinging communications equipment to remote sites. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures for extended periods of time may be necessary.

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines.

We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

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