Power Plant Operator - Lead - Point Lay

Salary : $33.42 Hourly

Location : Point Lay, AK

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 16-25-003

Department : Public Works

Division : Power Generation & Distribution

Opening Date : 01 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose

Operate and maintain stationary engines and mechanical equipment to provide continuous power, water and sewer services to village residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Monitors, operates and maintains power plant equipment in accordance with standard Department procedures and Borough policy; may supervise staff and provide guidance and training to other operators.

Monitors equipment and gauges and makes necessary adjustments to water temperatures and pressures.

Operates and maintains stationary engines, generator sets, associated mechanical equipment and facilities.

Changes oil, fuel and air filter.

Maintain a daily log of equipment performance, power output, generator operations, and power and fuel outages.

Installs and monitors new electrical services and meters.

Complete monthly meter readings reports, work orders and documentation.

Assists Lead Power Plant Operator and Village Services Supervisor with inventory; requests, receives and store supplies and equipment.

Inspects and cleans equipment and facility; reports maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor.

Comply with all safety rules and regulations.

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.

Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.

Responds to power plant alarms and power failures, and reports problems to supervisor.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

High school graduate or G.E.D / or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

Two years of power plant work experience.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

Career Ladder

Pay Rates

POWERPLANT OPERATOR-LEAD (51-8013-PPLD)

June 2010

51-8013-PPLD Powerplant Operator-Lead-Range 23 with the minimum hourly rate of $33.421

Lead Operators; $0.72 per year until completion of 12th year, $1.33 for 13th year and $0.92 per year thereafter up to 16 years maximum.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note : The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

Which best describes your level of education?

How many years of power plant work experience do you have?

If you do have at least two years of power plant work experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Kristopher Kolodziej) of this position?

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply :

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Kristopher Kolodziej) for this position?

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below : I am currently living in the same residence as the :

Required Question

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