Electrician

Six Mile, LLC (SML) is an Alaska Native-Owned Village Corporation serving its more than 2,000 Native shareholders and four villages along the Yukon River. The company has strong social and cultural ties to its villages and is committed to meeting its economic, social, and cultural obligations to its shareholders.

About the role

The Maintenance Electrician performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.

Responsibilities

• Installing or repairing electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment
• Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications
• Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment, including installation and maintenance of variable speed motors
• Working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment
• Using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments
• Accurately completing all required documentation
• Occasional duties will include assisting and performing general electrical maintenance
• Performing work at heights, for example use of a bucket truck
• All other duties assigned by Management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to clearly communicate in the English Language (read and write)
• Must possess a Journeyman Electrical License that can be transferred to State of Alaska within six (6) months of employment
• Must be able to work independently
• Good documentation and organizational skills
• Must be able to respond to calls for work outside of normal working hours
• Knowledge of acceptable practices of occupational safety and health regulations
• Experience and proficiency in reading and understanding wiring schematics, machine and equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and blueprints

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience in the field as an Electrician
• Experience with Allen-Bradley (CompactLogix and SLC500), PLCs, PanelView Plus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, DH+, etc.)
• Experience with FactoryTalk programs
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Fire alarm system electrical maintenance experience
• Commercial Driver's License Class (B)

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work and be able to access military installations
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle and be insured
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance necessary
• Must comply with all company policies
• Pursuant to the Company's collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters Local 959 Union, it shall be a condition of employment to work in this bargaining unit position to become and remain a member in good standing with the Union or pay an agency fee to the Union

Competencies

• Positive Attitude/Enthusiasm
• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability
• Diversity/Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork/Integrity

Work Environment

Environments will include a variety of working conditions performed in an outside setting or in mechanic spaces with exposure to extremes of heat and cold. Work environments include, but are not limited to, multiple types of housing units, industrial facilities such as wastewater treatment plants and sewage lift stations, and performing work outside in the field. Successful applicant will be expected to perform work at heights in a bucket truck.

Physical Demands

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time
• Carry materials and tools to work site up to 50 lbs regularly and 51+ lbs occasionally by team lifting
• Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools

Occupational Health & Safety

The company is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. All employees are expected to adhere to safety guidelines and report any safety concerns.

Accommodations

The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Individuals with specific accommodation needs are encouraged to discuss them with the Human Resources Department.