Power Plant Operator / Apprentice

Job overview

The Power Plant Operator / Apprentice role is an onsite, full-time position in the City of Klawock, AK. The posting lists a starting wage of $51 per hour for a qualified Power Plant Operator and $31.60 per hour for an apprentice. Alaska Power & Telephone’s Power Operations Team supports safe, reliable electric generation in the communities it serves. The operator maintains and operates generation equipment and utility low-voltage systems to keep power systems safe and reliable. Candidates who do not meet journeyman-level qualifications may be considered for the structured four-year apprenticeship, which provides progressive wage increases and hands-on experience.

What you'll do

• Operate and monitor diesel generation systems and utility equipment
• perform dispatching, switching, and system operating functions
• troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and maintain generation and low-voltage equipment
• conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, testing, and operational checks
• record performance and maintenance data
• read meters and manage fuel inventories
• assist with facility and grounds maintenance
• support line crews with low-voltage utility components
• participate in scheduled on-call rotations and respond to outages and emergencies
• maintain inventory, tools, equipment, and fleet inspections
• mentor apprentices as assigned
• travel occasionally for projects and emergency response.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

power plant operator

apprentice

power generation

diesel generators

utility operations

low-voltage systems

on-call rotation

outage response

four-year apprenticeship

city of klawock ak

alaska power & telephone

$51/hour qualified operator

$31.60/hour apprentice

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• retirement savings opportunities
• paid time off and holidays
• paid training and apprenticeship opportunities
• union wages under the IBEW 1547 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Why this role

The posting includes a four-year apprenticeship opportunity for candidates who do not yet meet journeyman-level qualifications, with progressive wage increases and hands-on training.

About the employer

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation. Sector: 22.