Deputy Director of Utilities

Doyon Limited

  • Greely, ON Alaska
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:OverviewDoyon Utilities provides excellent career opportunities for motivated individuals. As the primary utility provider for the U.S. Military in Alaska, we offer stability and opportunity even in uncertain times. If you want to be a part of a work family that values professionalism, dedication, collaboration and innovation, we're the right company for you. Full health care coverage, a generous 401(k), and a month of annual paid time off are some of our amazing Company benefits. Our Company culture will make you feel right at home.The Deputy Director is responsible for a wide range of utility managerial functions to include but not limited to the oversight of utility operations and maintenance functions, capital improvement projects, scheduling and dispatching work crews, employee development, coordinating maintenance scheduling, and implementing preventative maintenance programs. The position ensures that the Standard Operating Procedures for operations and maintenance of the utilities are in place and administer a Quality Control program on a wide range of construction, repair, safety, and environmental aspects of utility operations. The position ensures compliance with regulations, permits, policies and procedures of the installation.Starting Salary Range: $143,101.00 - $147,871.00This is an in-person position located at Fort Greely, Alaska.What you will do
  • Manage and develop front line supervisors and employees of various groups, ensuring they comply with Doyon Utilities’ policies and work procedures.
  • Coordinates and performs periodic site inspections and provide feedback to the Director and construction project manager regarding QC compliance, safety issues and general status of projects and activities by DU employees and DU contractors.
  • Participates in annual budget preparation and development of capital improvement projects.
  • Perform periodic audits and inspections to ensure proper accountability of materials.
  • Review’s worksite logs, production reports and specification sheets to verify that reports adhere to quality control standards and specifications.
  • Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
  • Gathers, enters, and reviews information for reports to outside agencies as well as reviewing the Operations and Maintenance Weekly and Monthly reports.
  • Provide guidance to the work leaders to assure scheduling of time off by employees to minimize the use of overtime.
  • Assists in establishing job scheduling, workflows, and maintenance scheduling to ensure compliance with the installation’s guidelines and Doyon Utilities Construction Standards.
  • Monitors employee involvement with the DU loss prevention program ensuring compliance with safety standards, conducts inspections, provides training, and investigates incidents to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
  • Initiates the procurements of supplies and materials for individual jobs and maintenance activities and ensure availability of essential equipment to complete the job.
  • Recommend revision to methods of operation, construction, material use, equipment layout and standards used in utility construction, maintenance, and quality of final product.
  • Observes worker and company activities to verify that construction and maintenance activities are being conducted in according to company QC and safety standards.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management and engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards. If necessary, prepares sketches showing construction details and prepares lists of materials.
  • Ensure CHPP maintenance is performed in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment drug test, random drug test thereafter in accordance with the published policy of Doyon Utilities. Must have a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska. Must be eligible to work on a military installation in Alaska. Eligibility to work on a military installation includes compliance with Department of Defense mandates with respect to employee background and health directives.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Process Technology or Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Required
  • 7+ years of utility or construction industry or operation and maintenance of industrial facilities. Required and
  • 4 years of supervisory experience. Preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with CMMS software (Maximo, preferred).
  • General knowledge of construction, operational processes, maintenance, safety, and the ability to communicate with the customers, craft, engineers, inspectors, and government personnel.
  • Knowledge of utility construction, utility operations and maintenance, value engineering, basic utility design features, and construction safety are required.
  • Knowledge of environmental terminology, principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and construction of utility infrastructure applicable to utility operations on a military installation in Alaska.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of construction standards and techniques, construction management and inspection techniques and be able to relate those skills to written reports related to QC inspections at the installations.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Reasonable Accommodation
Doyon Utilities will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made, in writing to the Human Resources Department.EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available at Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) For questions on the job posting contact 907-455-1500.Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Standing - Frequently
  • Walking - Frequently
  • Sitting - Frequently
  • Lifting - Rarely
  • Carrying - Rarely
  • Pushing - Rarely
  • Pulling - Rarely
  • Climbing - Occasionally
  • Balancing - Rarely
  • Stooping - Rarely
  • Kneeling - Rarely
  • Crouching - Rarely
  • Crawling - Rarely
  • Reaching - Rarely
  • Handling - Rarely
  • Grasping - Rarely
  • Feeling - Rarely
  • Talking - Frequently
  • Hearing - Frequently
  • Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
Working Conditions
  • Extreme cold - Occasionally
  • Extreme heat - Occasionally
  • Humidity - Occasionally
  • Wet - Occasionally
  • Noise - Occasionally
  • Hazards - Occasionally
  • Temperature Change - Occasionally
  • Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
  • Vibration - Rarely
Doyon Utilities is committed to delivering safe and resilient utility services with an emphasis on reliability and efficiency. Our employees are committed professionals in their fields and passionate about what they do and the customers they serve: the United States Military. Inherent in our mission is modernizing facilities; employing best utility practices that reflect leading industry standards; and operating as vigilant stewards of the environment while ensuring the health and safety of our workforce and our customers.Preference Statement: Doyon Utilities grants a preference to qualified Doyon, Limited shareholders in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

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