Take the opportunity to enhance your career as a Construction Field Representative with Golden Valley Electric Association in Fairbanks! This stimulating role invites you to analyze power distribution needs while engaging with our community members in a supportive and understanding manner. Enjoy a competitive pay rate of $33.97 per hour, grade 9 (DOE). You'll contribute to innovative projects that focus on safety and service excellence, playing a critical role in our mission-driven organization.

Join an energetic team dedicated to making a positive impact with every connection. You will have benefits such as Defined Pension, 401(k) match, Health insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements), and Tuition Reimbursements. This is your chance to be a part of a forward-thinking company that values fiscal responsibility and innovation in the electric cooperative industry!

A little about us

GVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,292 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 40 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

What does a Construction Field Representative do?

As a Construction Field Representative at Golden Valley Electric Association in Fairbanks, you will engage with both new and existing members to understand and address their electrical service needs. This dynamic position involves planning the construction of GVEA distribution facilities, which includes everything from residential and commercial services to preliminary engineering and staking right-of-way. You'll play a vital role in creating and redlining CAD GIS maps while ordering necessary materials. Serving as the primary point of contact for new construction, you'll collaborate with various departments and ensure member facilities comply with GVEA, NEC, and NESC regulations prior to connecting to the power grid. This role combines technical expertise and member interaction, making it essential to our mission of providing safe and reliable electrical services.

What you need to be successful

To excel as a Construction Field Representative at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates must possess a strong foundation in the electrical field, supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of post-secondary coursework. A valid Alaska driver's license is essential for this role, ensuring safe travel to various job sites. Candidates should also have at least three years of experience in the utility field, with extensive customer contact experience being crucial for effective communication with members. Proficiency in software related to CAD and GIS mapping is highly beneficial, along with the ability to analyze, plan, and execute construction projects efficiently. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, allowing them to maintain a positive and professional demeanor while navigating various member needs and adhering to GVEA, NEC, and NESC regulations.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year post-secondary coursework in the electrical field.
• A valid Alaska driver’s license is required.
• Three years experience in the utility field with extensive customer contact.

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.

GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug/alcohol screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary. All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a drug/alcohol screening.

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/3962020-430494.html

About Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc.

Golden Valley Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative that has been serving Interior Alaska residents since 1946. GVEA has nearly 300 employees and is the third largest electric utility in Alaska, serving nearly 100,000 residents in Fairbanks, North Pole, Delta Junction, Nenana, Healy, Denali National Park and Cantwell. Among GVEA’s members are three military bases, two gold mines and an oil refinery. Golden Valley operates and maintains over 3,200 miles of transmission and distribution lines including 35 substations and 8 generating facilities. GVEA has the most diversified fuel mix of electric utilities in the state: coal, oil, wind, solar, as well as hydro from Bradley Lake near Homer and natural gas from Anchorage.

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