Golden Valley Electric Association
Fairbanks, AK
Who We Are
At GVEA, we work together, as one team, to improve the lives of the members we serve, power economies and provide innovative energy solutions. Employing a diverse workforce composed of safe, committed and self-motivated individuals is paramount to our mission.
We strive to hire and retain employees who share our values of integrity, honesty, accountability, respect, goodwill and continuous improvement. We believe everyone deserves to feel safe and valued at their place of work. So join us, and help us shape the future of energy in Alaska.
Our Mission
Recognizing Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)’s importance to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities, the Cooperative’s mission is to safely provide its member-owners with reliable electric service, quality customer service, and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices.
The cooperative operates and maintains 3,261 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and all electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, which extends from Homer, Alaska to Fairbanks. Peak load in 2018 was 196.6 megawatts (MW). The system peak of 223 MW was set in December 2007.
Our Vision
Working together to improve the quality of life for the members we serve.
History
Incorporated in 1946 in Fairbanks, Alaska, Golden Valley Electric Assn. took shape when a small group of locals became interested in bringing electric service to rural areas and furthering the agricultural industry in Interior Alaska. These pioneers applied to the Rural Electrification Administration, which granted a loan to form a not-for-profit rural electric cooperative.
GVEA now serves nearly 100,000 Interior residents in Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Nenana, Healy and Cantwell. We also serve Interior residents out to 48-mile Steese Highway, 11-mile Elliot Highway (Haystack Subdivision) and 26-mile Chena Hot Springs Road.
The 9.500 kilowatts (kW) Fairbanks Exploration (F.E.) Co. power plant was built in 1927 to serve the gold dredges operating in the Tanana Valley. GVEA purchased power from the F.E. Company until 1952 when GVEA purchased the plant. It was retired in March 1972.
Job Specifications
North pole, Alaska
On-site
$160,577 / year
5 days ago
Full Time
Senior Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Gas Turbine Assistant Plant Manager
Join Golden Valley Electric Association as a Gas Turbine Assistant Plant Manager and take on a key leadership role supporting safe, reliable, and efficient power generation across GVEA's North Pole, Delta, and Fairbanks Power Plants. Working alongside the Gas Turbine Plant Manager, you will help lead plant personnel, oversee operations and maintenance activities, manage workflows and budgets, and support the achievement of plant availability, capacity, reliability, and safety goals.
Join Golden Valley Electric Association as a Gas Turbine Assistant Plant Manager and take on a key leadership role supporting safe, reliable, and efficient power generation across GVEA's North Pole, Delta, and Fairbanks Power Plants. Working alongside the Gas Turbine Plant Manager, you will help lead plant personnel, oversee operations and maintenance activities, manage workflows and budgets, and support the achievement of plant availability, capacity, reliability, and safety goals.
With a competitive salary of $160,577 annually at Grade 16, DOE, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to make a direct impact on GVEA's power generation operations while helping to develop plant employees and drive operational excellence.
You will receive great benefits, including a Defined Pension, a 401(k) match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, a Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements), Tuition Reimbursements, and Bereavement Leave. If you're ready to bring your leadership and technical expertise to a critical role supporting reliable power for Interior Alaska, apply today!
A LITTLE ABOUT US
GVEA is an electric cooperative that 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 electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, which extends from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.
YOUR ROLE AS THE GAS TURBINE ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER
As the Gas Turbine Assistant Plant Manager at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will provide leadership, direction, and supervision to employees across GVEA's North Pole, Delta, and Fairbanks power plants. Working closely with the Gas Turbine Plant Manager, you will help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while supporting the development and qualification of plant personnel.
In this role, you will assist with plant operations and maintenance, budgets, work management, safety programs, environmental compliance, and employee training. You will help monitor plant performance, manage workflow and outage-related work, track budget variances, and ensure the plants meet established availability, capacity, and reliability goals.
You will also assist with capital improvement projects, provide daily direction and supervision to plant personnel, and help maintain a strong safety culture. This position offers the opportunity to combine your leadership and power plant expertise while supporting the reliable generation of electricity for GVEA and the communities we serve.
What you need to be successful
The Gas Turbine Assistant Plant Manager requires strong leadership experience and technical knowledge of power plant operations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. A minimum of 10 years of management experience, including at least two years in a supervisory role, is required.
Knowledge and skills required for the position include:
- Knowledge of plant operations, maintenance, and power plant theory.
- Strong leadership and employee development skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with professional reports and spreadsheets.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Valid Alaska driver's license.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
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. We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://gvea.applicantpro.com/jobs/4210894-862319.html