[Remote] Mechanical Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alaska Power & Telephone is an employee-owned, vertically integrated utility operating isolated power systems across Alaska and providing power and telecommunications services. The Mechanical Engineer will develop and support rotating equipment and plant systems, provide operational and maintenance support, resolve design issues, and lead engineering projects involving hydroelectric and diesel facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, conceptual through construction, for rotating equipment: generators, motors, auxiliary systems, and other plant equipment
• Support hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance programs
• Provide operational support across diesel, hydro, and other plant facilities, including occasional after-hours emergency troubleshooting
• Investigate and resolve design problems; develop corrective-action plans; prepare reports, standards, specifications, RFPs, and material requisitions
• Perform equipment installation, testing, startup, upgrades, and repairs, working closely with mechanics, plant operators, and electricians
• Prepare SOPs and safety procedures, and review facilities for NESC compliance
• Work with technical staff on yearly budgeting, planning, and project tracking

Skills

• Five or more years of utility or industrial experience working out of an APT&T office or a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest
• This position will be required to work in the field and travel up to 25%
• 2- or 4-year engineering or technical degree in a relevant area of study
• Five or more years of field and design experience with plant typical of small utility or industrial installations (50 to 5000 kW Range)
• Basic knowledge of diesel engine technologies and construction practices
• Ability to self-motivate, manage time, plan projects, communicate with other team members
• Ability to safely identify hazards and work around electrical and mechanical equipment
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft office and other similar basic computer tools
• Current passport and ability to travel to other locations, up to 25% of workload will involve travel, which is reduced if in or near AP&T served communities
• Mental flexibility, willingness to learn unfamiliar parts of the job and a positive attitude
• Background in power generation and distribution systems, equipment and design practices
• At times work will be performed in loud environments requiring hearing protection
• At times work will be performed in non-temperature-controlled environments
• At times work will be performed around rotating equipment
• At times work will be performed while sitting, standing, crouching, squatting and reaching at heights
• At times work will be performed in a standard office environment with regularly scheduled working hours
• Must be capable of: Safely lifting of up to 60 pounds on occasion, maintaining good balance
• Safety and PPE must be worn at all times when performing work in the field
• Occasional travel may be required by small planes, ferry, helicopter, boats, and/or ATV
• Mechanical Engineer Professional Engineer registered in Alaska
• Seven years or more years of utility or industrial experience
• Familiar with isolated Alaskan communities and challenges of travel and planning projects in the region
• Hands on experience specifying, supervising installation and maintenance of hydro and diesel electric generation systems
• High level of skill in Pelton and Turgo hydroelectric turbine design and systems
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and engineering standards and codes applicable to electric utility
• Experience with the use of hand and power tools

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• $5,000 annual medical travel reimbursement
• Up to $125 annual medevac insurance reimbursement
• Employee stock ownership options
• $200.00 in company logowear
• Ongoing employee appreciation and recognition
• A home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest

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