SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining transmission and distribution substations, while managing reliability and safety. Additionally, this position will oversee system protection functions and system studies. Develop and maintain a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and support other departments. Provide strategic leadership and direction to manage operational efficiency and consistency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, required. Additional documented specialized training in electric utility transmission and generation analysis and performance as well as system substation apparatus and protective relaying, preferred.
Experience
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, in electric utility engineering, protective relay application, and system operation experience, required. Experience in computer assisted steady state with dynamic response analysis and microprocessor relay application with demonstrated responsible charge. Experience related to electrical systems, post disturbance analysis and report preparation. Experience working in a union environment preferred.
Substitution
Additional experience in a similarly complex position may serve as a substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.
A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
Chugach’s corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
Chugach’s corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
Chugach’s corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

• Manage substation operations, maintenance, and relay improvements.
• Review and approve maintenance practices and programs.
• Recommend capital improvements to enhance service and productivity.
• Develop organizational structure and staffing plans.
• Review unscheduled repairs and outage trends to improve system reliability.
• Implements best practices and performance indicators.
• Prioritize system operations support, additionally during disturbances.
• Develop work standards and performance review criteria.
• Recommend and manage collective bargaining unit agreements (CBA).
• Implement and support Safety Programs.
• Conduct system studies for capacity and security.
• Manage and support divisions using Association software.
• Other duties as required or assigned.