Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) is looking for an energetic individual as our Wind Turbine Technician located at the Eva Creek Wind Farm & Healy Power Plants in Healy, AK. This full-time IBEW position earns a competitive starting wage of $36.58 (Tech 1) or $44.42 (Tech 2) and excellent benefits including retirement, 401(k), Health insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Leave, Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements), and Tuition Reimbursements.

A day in the life of a Wind Turbine Technician can look like:

Performs a variety of work with the on-site operation, maintenance, inspection and testing of the wind turbine site. Use problem solving skills to troubleshoot and repair turbines in event of fault or breakdown. Update and install software into turbine's operating system. Using the ability to work independently by maintaining facilities at the O&M building plant and at the warm storage building receiving area in Ferry on both sides of the river.

Eligibility

High School diploma or the equivalent.
Technical training in the operation and maintenance of coal-fired power plant systems, heavy equipment, and material handling systems.
Experience working in a wind farm environment.
Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment.
Possess first aid/CPR certification. Certification can be obtained within six months of hire date.
One year experience performing operations and maintenance activities in an industrial facility.

GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug/alcohol screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary. All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a drug/alcohol screening.

As a condition of employment, successful applicants must become an IBEW member within 30 days after employment.

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At GVEA, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe. We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce composed of safe, committed, and self-motivated employees. We work together, as one team, to improve the lives of the members we serve, power economies, and provide innovative energy solutions. We are shaping the future and want you to help us shape a better, safer, tomorrow.

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If working in an exciting industry, powering the Interior of Alaska interests you, please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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