Plant Electrician
Alaska General Seafoods – Naknek, AK

As a Plant Electrician at our Naknek, Alaska facility, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment within the seafood processing plant. Your duties will include troubleshooting electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, installing new electrical components while adhering to electrical safety standards. You will work closely with other maintenance and production personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the plant. Strong electrical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Essential Functions/Qualifications

The responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Installs, services, and repairs lighting fixtures, electrical panels, outlets, and wiring.
• Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment.
• Installs, repairs, and services specialized electrical equipment and machinery.
• Reads electrical circuit diagrams.
• Installs conductors, splices cables, builds terminations, and performs necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
• Upholds and supports company rules and policies.
• Works in a safe manner and takes action to correct or report safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the facility and organization are fully supported and successful.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Successful candidates bring a wide range of problem solving abilities to contribute to a production-intensive team environment. We will pay to ship your hand tools to the worksite and back.

Functional

• Electrical Engineering Knowledge: A deep understanding of electrical theory, circuits, and components.
• Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, and execute electrical projects efficiently.
• Electrical Code Compliance: Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations to ensure safe and compliant installations.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical problems effectively.
• Equipment Selection: Expertise in selecting appropriate electrical equipment, materials, and tools.

Interpersonal

• Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with vendors and team members.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve complex electrical problems.
• Time Management: Efficient time management skills to meet project deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of safe practice.
• Must possess a valid electrician’s license.
• Proven experience as an electrician.
• Experience in seafood industrial and/or commercial electrical systems.
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g., wire strippers, voltmeter, etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines.

Work Environment and Schedule

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Position requires onsite presence at our Naknek, Alaska processing facility and the ability to travel, including at times to remote locations.

Physical Demands

This role requires the capability to work consecutive, long, and variable work shifts for extended periods of time. The work schedule is typically 12 hours per day, 7 days per week. Additional work may be required. The work is strenuous and sometimes hazardous due to exposure to operating machinery, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, pressurized fluids, and vibration, with the facility operating under all types of weather conditions, including extreme cold. This includes standing, walking, and maintaining balance on wet or slippery surfaces.

Both hands must be capable of grabbing, holding, or gripping ropes, rails, equipment, and plant structures for frequent periods of time. Forceful grasping along with repetitive finger and hand use is occasional. Applicants must be able to climb up and down ladders safely, work in small and confined spaces, and pass all safety test requirements.

Mental Activities

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling high standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled directly, appropriately, and helpfully. The candidate must maintain a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. They should be willing to admit mistakes and not misrepresent themselves for personal gain. Work should be performed with energy and drive; while planning is important, the ability to take quick, decisive action when opportunities arise is also valued.

Important Considerations

This work can be hard, monotonous, and boring. Most cell phones do not work in remote areas of Alaska. For Example: GCI cell phones are the most reliable in Naknek, while T-Mobile and Verizon occasionally work. WiFi is very limited.

Real ID went into effect on May 7, 2025. This means a Real ID is required to travel to Alaska if hired. To check the requirements in your local state, please visit REAL ID | Homeland Security.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws forbidding unlawful discrimination. Company does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or employment based on race, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, opposition to a discriminatory practice, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. It is our policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

Company is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. No one at the Company is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with us. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between company and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of the company, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

Company provides reasonable accommodation to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions. To request accommodation, please call Human Resources.