Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

TDX Adak Generating (TAG) is recruiting for the position of Electrical Lineman. This is a regular, full-time position located in Adak, AK. This position reports to the Utility Operations Manager.

JOB SUMMARY:

Operate and maintain the various utility electrical power distribution systems to include installation, removal, maintenance, repair, and operation of overhead and underground distribution system. Required to be able to perform job duties as emergency and outage situations occur when onsite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and repair electrical underground distribution equipment such as substations, switches, capacitors, transformers, concrete foundations; installs electrical cable in ducts or direct burial; installs cable risers; splices and terminates non-leaded high voltage cables; performs substation construction such as installation of structures, switches, insulators, buses, foundations and associated equipment.
  
• Maintain and repair all overhead distribution equipment to include cabling, transformers, and all associated overhead distribution.
  
• When needed, climb poles to perform needed repairs, utilizing proper climbing practices and safety procedures.
  
• Perform installation design and construction of new services or distribution system projects.
  
• Perform general electrical maintenance on customer services, must be able to wire and install meter bases, and perform maintenance and testing for customers residential and commercial electrical service.
  
• Operate heavy equipment and bucket truck as necessary to perform needed repairs to distribution system.
  
• Advise of any system changes and provide the necessary paperwork required to document changes, provide recommendations for upgrades, repair, and system modifications.
  
• Perform inspections on customer installed new services as needed.
  
• Perform line locates as necessary.
  
• Assist in maintaining site inventory lists and the requisitions supplies, materials, and repair parts for projects.
  
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electrical components and systems.
  
• Provide wiring diagrams, specifications, instructions and supervision during emergency and scheduled repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work being performed.
  
• Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
  
• Follow National Electric Safety Code and all other regulatory requirements.
  
• Without direct supervision, solve practical problems with a variety of variables.
  
• Manage emergencies and special support work, such as utility outages and/or any special event(s).
  
• Perform meter reading duties as necessary.
  
• Comply with all required environmental, health, and safety programs.
  
• Act in the role of public relations and serve as a point of contact for customers.
  
• Assure all consumer complaints are handled in a professional manner that best serves TDX Power.
  
• Secondary to primary responsibilities, may be required to assist plant operator with maintenance of power plant facilities, equipment, and vehicles.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum 3 years work in the electrical field as a high school diploma or equivalent; its preferred applicant must have 3-5 years work experience in underground and overhead utility electrical lineman duties.
  
• Hold a current Journeyman Lineman or Electricians License- State of Alaska fitness certification
  
• A valid drivers license issued by state of residence and in good standing; CDL license required.
  
• Ability to successfully read, understand and decipher electrical drawings and schematics to include the symbols, terminology pertaining to distribution drawings and schematics as utilized within the company.
  
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters while performing analysis and repair work
  
• Experience working in diverse geographical locations, such as remote Alaska. Ability to work extended work schedules, often in unpleasant weather conditions; in and outdoors
  
• Working knowledge of principles of diesel power generation maintenance and experience in diesel equipment maintenance and repair preferred.
  
• Hazwoper Response certification preferred.
  
• Experience in fuel delivery or similar activity, including experience operating commercial vehicles.
  
• Qualified to operate a forklift, loader, and standard truck.
  
• Broad knowledge in maintenance methods and practices
  
• Ability to work extended work schedules as required to support operations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and relationships
  
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status required.
  
• May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• High degree of precision, care, and attention to surroundings when in working environments with minimum tolerances.
  
• Flexible self-starter and demonstrate problem solving skills.
  
• Ability to follow up and provide status on actions assigned is required, able to multi-task
  
• Must demonstrate a customer service attitude, diplomacy and work well with co-workers, leadership.
  
• Effectiveness in diagnosing problems to minimize the actual cost for working being performed
  
• Capable of functioning independently and undertake various technical and supervisory roles when required; must be able to recommend an appropriate course of action in a fast-paced environment; work well under outages to restore service.
  
• Excellent communication (verbal, written) and interpersonal skills.
  
• Excellent project management skills.
  
• Recognizes need for confidentiality and securing of sensitive information.

NOTES:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Furthermore, these statements do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Tanadgusix Corporation (TDX) and its subsidiaries.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Shareholder Preference

TDX is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Native Preference applies pursuant to P.L. 93-638, and TDX grants employment preference to shareholders of Tanadgusix Corporation and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law. Prior to employment, successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen may be required.

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