Chugach Electric Careers · 3 hours ago
Electronics Technician II
Anchorage, AK
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $125K/yr
4+ years expChugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative based in Anchorage, Alaska, providing reliable and affordable power to its members. The Electronics Technician II role involves supporting the operation and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, performing advanced installation and troubleshooting of various communication systems, and mentoring junior technicians.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain competency in testing, maintenance, and safety practices through training, study of manuals, and hands-on application
Observe safe work practices in performance of daily work, including work at heights and in adverse weather conditions
Assist in design, testing, and installation of new telecom equipment as assigned
Analyze and interpret AC and DC diagrams, interconnect drawings, and schematics before starting work
Prepare, update, and maintain drawings, records of inventory data, installation and commissioning test results, as-builts and other relevant documentation as work is completed
Use computers and diagnostic software to test, configure, and maintain communications
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including FCC rules, NESC, OSHA, and manufacturer specifications
Support inter-utility coordination for shared telecommunications facilities, circuits, and system restoration
Installs and maintains Wide Area Network (WAN) equipment including hubs, switches, routers, term servers, and other IP devices in support of SCADA and telecommunications networks at generation plants, substations, and communications sites exclusive of the work performed by the SCADA/EMS Systems Engineer, Systems Analyst-SCADA/EMS, and the Relay Department already being performed
Configure, operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain all types of advanced telecommunication systems, including: Digital microwave including multiplexers, channel equipment, antennas, and waveguide; Digital telephone, teleconferencing systems, and related voice and data circuits; VHF and UHF trunked two-way radio systems; Fiber optic transmission systems, including splicing, testing, and restoration; Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI), field communications, and other spread spectrum radio systems such as Multiple Address System (MAS); UPS and DC battery and charger systems including DC to DC converters; LAN and WAN equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, terminal servers, and other IP devices that support SCADA and telecommunications networks, as well as MPLS networking platforms used in the utility environment and inter-utility communications; Site security systems including intrusion detection and video camera systems
Provide technical input on system design, equipment selection, and vendor coordination for new installations and upgrades
Coordination with commercial carriers for leased services including voice, data, and fiber transport, and support of Chugach’s commercial microwave leasing agreements
Use advanced diagnostic equipment including protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, service monitors, spectrum analyzers, microwave power meters, transmission test sets, and optical test equipment to evaluate and repair systems
Provide mentorship and day-to-day technical guidance to Electronics Technician I personnel, modeling installation standards, documentation quality, and safe work practices
Performs Electronics Technician I duties when assigned
Performs other duties related to this classification as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Two year technical college degree related to electronic maintenance OR Successful completion of a military communications electronics-training program consisting of not less than 30 Weeks of full-time instruction OR Successful completion of four-year apprenticeship with the IBEW for telecommunications
Substitution: Individuals with a four-year electrical engineering degree and two years of communications system engineering experience will be considered
Four years' experience in communications system installation and maintenance experience including operational troubleshooting required, with at least two years of direct utility or cooperative experience preferred
Must have a basic understanding of electronic system operation, and maintenance
Must be able to utilize electronic test and diagnostic equipment, troubleshoot electronic equipment, and read AC and DC control, wiring, and schematic drawings
Must be willing to study equipment and test manuals and apply learning on the job
Must have knowledge of basic electronic circuits and controls
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and complete technical documentation, records, and reports
Ability to learn and maintain baseline competencies outside the employee's current focus area to support team coverage
Ability to produce clear technical documentation for designs, turn ups, changes, and restorations associated with the employee's focus area
Strong interpersonal skills for effective coordination with internal departments, external utilities, vendors, and commercial partners
Must have knowledge of basic personal computer operation, including Windows and Excel
Must have the mechanical and physical aptitude to fabricate, construct and install equipment as needed for projects
Must be able to read color-coded components and cables
Must be able to lift 60 lbs. to waist height
Ability to climb and work at heights of up to two hundred feet
Valid Alaska Driver License
FCC General Radiotelephone Radio's license at hire or obtained by the end of probationary period
Must maintain a residence, by the end of the probationary period, which permits a Sixty (60) minute report time to the Chugach Dispatch Center
Willing to spend approximately twenty percent (20%) of working time out of town
Availability for call outs for department needs outside of normal work hours
Carry a company provided cellular phone while on duty or on standby
Must obtain and maintain certification in tower climbing and rescue, fall protection, and related safety programs
Preferred
Experience in communications system installation and maintenance experience including operational troubleshooting preferred
At least two years of direct utility or cooperative experience preferred
Benefits
Medical & RX
Dental
Vision
401K Plan
Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
Dependent Flex Spending Account
Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
Supplemental Life Insurance
160 hours vacation for the first year
10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
MetLife Will Preparation
Company
Chugach Electric Careers
Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase