As our underground electrician, you will troubleshoot, maintain, and install electrical and instrumentation equipment to keep our production going and our profitability up. Every day you will work in a mine on a remote island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. You’ll start every job with safety first by inspecting your workplace, and then installing, repairing, and removing electrical infrastructures. You will be called upon to assist in the planning of electrical and instrumentation jobs, including design, scheduling, and procurement. To thrive in this role, you must have experience working as an electrician and feel comfortable enough with electrical components that you know: not just how to set them up, but how to identify problems and fix them in real-time. We’re on a remote island, you must know how to work independently. About Us The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing roughly 500 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success. Here’s what you can expect in this role: • Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well. • Apply your technical aptitude to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation equipment located in surface and underground mineral processing and power generation facilities. • Working on a remote island and living in a mining camp environment away from home. Every department is slightly different, but our electrical department works 15 days for 12.5 hours each, followed by 13 days off. • You’ll be above and/or below ground doing workplace inspections assigned each morning. Then, we’ll rely on you to prioritize your work before you get started. • Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before we start the day for your safety and the safety of your team. • A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back. We have a two-part interview process. If you are selected, our hiring manager will reach out to you via phone call to get to know you and your skill set a little better. Then, if you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to come for a site interview to ensure that we are a fit for you, and you are a fit for us. If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: http://www.hecla.com/careers/ Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit Hecla’s website at www.hecla.com and our recruiting page at http://www.hecla.com/careers/
See More Details >>KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT KETCHIKAN ALASKA JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE JOB PURPOSE: To effectively perform skilled manual work in maintaining and upgrading the Electrical and HVAC systems and refrigeration systems within the district. Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 1. Maintain, modify, trouble shoot and repair existing installed Electrical and HVAC systems, including but not limited to Siemens systems and their components and various refrigeration systems. 2. Maintain, modify and repair High voltage Electrical systems including load centers, switchgear, motors and motor controls. 3. Maintain, modify and repair low voltage systems including building fire alarm systems, building security systems, building CCTV systems, and building clock and intercom systems. 4. Is available for emergency call-outs in the school district. 5. Perform interior and exterior building maintenance which would include, in addition to Electrical and HVAC needs, basic carpentry, and plumbing. 6. Operates light to moderately heavy vehicles and equipment. 7. Makes estimates of material and repair parts requirements. 8. Keeps records of out time and material required to complete assignments. 9. Establishes logs and maintains records on maintenance checks and work completed. 10. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work. 11. Be available to engage in all jobs as may be necessary. 12. Performs heavy manual labor for extended periods. If necessary, work under undesirable weather conditions. 13. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned. Requirements: 1. High School Diploma with four years experience as a Maintenance Electrician and/or HVAC Engineer. 2. Two years apprenticeship training as a Maintenance Electrician and/or HVAC Engineer. Training may be substituted with two years work as a maintenance electrician. 3. Demonstrated ability to read and follow electrical drawings, pneumatic drawings, blueprints and understand schematic symbols and perform troubleshooting when and where necessary. 4. Must have an understanding of High and Low Voltage building Electrical systems including load centers, switch gear, motors, fire alarm, security, CCTV, and clock and intercom systems. 5. Must have an understanding of and the demonstrated ability to operate, calibrate and repair controls and transmitters for heating, cooling, air-conditioning, ventilation and humidification, electric and electronic control systems, Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems and refrigeration systems. 6. Demonstrated ability to operate multimeters, sling psychrometers, and various other test equipment. 7. Demonstrated ability to operate Direct Digital Controls in the IBM environment. 8. Demonstrated ability to maintain and exhibit a positive attitude in relation to Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District and co-workers. 9. Ability to perform tasks in a neat and workman-like manner with the initiative, willingness and potential to continue to upgrade personal maintenance skills which might involve your own personal time. 10. Must possess a strong mechanical background. 11. Must have the ability to follow oral and written directions, ask questions, elicit required information, and comprehend written materials, policies, rules and instructions. 12. Demonstrated ability to think clearly and quickly in emergency and stressful situations. 13. State of Alaska driver's license with no restrictions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before parents, staff and students. Mathematical Skill: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Problem Solving: Can identify and resolves problems in a timely manner. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control and remains open to other ideas and tries new things. Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive work environment. Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promotes a harassment-free environment. Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently. Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly. Attendance and punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time. Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management directions and takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to operate computers and related software. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 80 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Requires outside duty and exposure to outside weather conditions. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Human Resources 333 Schoenbar Rd Ketchikan, AK 99901 KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
See More Details >>Overview ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (USCG): Bowhead is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering (design / construction) services to United States Coast Guard (USCG) Electrical Engineering Unit (CEU) Juneau. Position is located at USCG CEU in Juneau, AK, in support of projects throughout the 17th Coast Guard District (D17) area of responsibility (AOR). Services include independent technical reviews, project scope development, field investigation, planning, specifications, drawings (in AutoCAD), cost estimating, problem and conflict resolution, scheduling and design production, and facility condition assessments. Responsibilities • Provide Electrical engineering services for the CEU Juneau in support of work associated with projects on the Advanced Acquisition Plan and other inserted projects. • Provide Electrical engineering troubleshooting and/or consultations, providing technical and project advice and guidance to CEU Juneau Project Managers. • Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of professional studies, reports and analysis. • Collaborate with managers, other engineers/architects, construction project managers, legal staff, contract specialists and or contractor personnel, and provides advice and insight on the resolution of unique and/or complex engineering problems and disputes. • Provide technical reviews and review comments for project designs, including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build efforts. • Provide technical responses for A/E and contractor requests for information and coordinates with CEU Juneau Project Manager in developing Scopes of Work for required contract modifications. • Provide facility condition assessments and evaluations throughout D17. • Travel (potential for overnight) to meet with CEU Juneau staff and review contract performance is required. Other travel may include occasional travel to operational & construction sites in USCG District 17 Area of Responsibility (D17 AOR Alaska Maritime Region). Qualifications • This position requires a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the electrical engineering field. • A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with AutoCAD is required. • Candidate must have received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. • Must have demonstrated experience in National Building Codes (IBC, IRC & associated reference codes) and Electrical Engineering sub-disciplines including electrical network design (residential, commercial, and industrial), backup power generation, electrical panels, one-line drawings, electric power distribution and transmission, telecommunications, remote sensing, signal processing, digital circuits, instrumentation, etc. • Advanced (Master's and/or PhD) Electrical Engineering degree(s) from an ABET accredited program highly preferred. • Licensed Professional Engineer or other professional licenses, certifications, or specialized training related to position highly desirable. • Additional experience designing projects in Alaska and/or arctic locations and / or demonstrated experience developing/reviewing technical packages for architect and engineering (A/E) services and performance specifications is preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is primarily sedentary and is performed in a normal office environment. Some overnight travel may be required and the contractor may be exposed to risks associated with field work which may include moderate stress such as being exposed to adverse weather, riding in small aircraft, climbing ladders, crawling under buildings, etc. Physical Demands: • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location. #LI-KC1
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Juneau, AK, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Alaska, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Juneau earn an average of $1,560 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,944. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
