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Journeyman Wireman
Golden Valley Electric Association
Join Golden Valley Electric Association as a full-time
Journeyman Wireman
at our
Healy, Alaska, power plant
! This is a hands-on opportunity to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring, controls, instrumentation, and equipment that support reliable power generation.
In this role, you'll work with electrical and process control systems, transformers, protective relays, fiber optics, test equipment, and other critical plant systems. The position works a 7-day-on, 7-day-off schedule, 12 hours per day, with additional hours as required.
This bargaining-unit position offers competitive pay of
$64.87 per hour, per IBEW Agreement
, along with benefits including
Retirement/401(k), Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Leave, Flexible Spending, and Wellness Benefits
. Bring your electrical expertise to GVEA and help keep Interior Alaska powered!
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 JOURNEYMAN WIREMAN
As a
Journeyman Wireman
at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring, controls, instrumentation, and equipment at the
Healy Power Plant
. You will work with a variety of electrical and control systems that are essential to safe and reliable plant operations.
In this role, you will test and repair electrical equipment, transformers, reclosers, protective relays, and controls; install and test fiber optic cable; and work with instrumentation and process control systems. You will also support new construction by installing conduit, wiring, electrical services, lighting, and power distribution equipment.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Candidates should have strong electrical knowledge and hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
Journeyman Wireman certification is required
, along with four or more years of experience and/or four years of apprenticeship training.
Knowledge and skills required for the position include:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Formal electrical training; extensive work experience may count toward a portion of the educational requirements.
Journeyman Wireman certification.
Four or more years of experience and/or four years of apprenticeship training.
Valid Alaska driver's license with an excellent driving record.
Valid First Aid card or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of electrical theory, circuits, and power distribution.
WILL YOU JOIN our team?
If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!
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/4222158-962613.html
Healy, AK
21 hour(s) ago
Closing Date 2026-12-23
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