Healy Maintenance Manager

Join our team at Golden Valley Electric Association as the Healy Maintenance Manager and be part of an innovative company at the forefront of the electric cooperative industry. As an experienced professional in industrial coal-fired plants, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in a dynamic work environment that values safety and forward thinking. This on-site position in Healy, Alaska, offers a competitive annual salary of $142,772. Take the next step in your career and make a real impact on our mission-focused organization.

You will be offered great benefits such as defined Pension, 401(k) match, Health insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Annual Leave, Bereavement Leave and Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements). Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in all we do.

GVEA is an electric cooperative which owns and maintains 3,491 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, Clear Space Force Station, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

As the Healy Maintenance Manager at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will oversee the overall operation of the Maintenance department, including environmental compliance, plant performance, culture, personnel, and regulatory, technical, and technology-related functions. This role is essential in instilling a strong safety-first culture while maintaining a rigorous maintenance program that aligns with operational needs and ensures the reliable operation of the Healy Power Plants.

To excel as the Full Time Healy Maintenance Manager at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or have a minimum of ten years of maintenance experience in an industrial coal-fired plant or related field. Additionally, applicants should have at least four years of experience in a management role within a power plant setting, with a proven track record of budget management. Strong supervisory, leadership, and project management skills are essential, as well as experience in labor contract administration and contractor management.

Successful candidates will be able to leverage their technical expertise and leadership abilities to drive operational excellence and ensure the smooth functioning of our maintenance department in Healy, Alaska.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or minimum ten years maintenance experience in industrial coal-fired plant or related relevant experience.
• Four years’ experience in a management position in a power plant environment with demonstrated budgetary experience.
• Demonstrated supervisor, leadership and project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with labor contract administration.
• Demonstrated contractor management experience.

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. 

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.