Join our team as a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician, where you'll perform a vital role in supporting hatchery operations across multiple sites in Alaska, including remote off-grid locations. In this hands-on role, you'll diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems, provide expert guidance to site staff, and lead training initiatives to enhance team capabilities. You'll work closely with contractors and vendors, manage preventative maintenance schedules using our CMMS system, and ensure safety standards are upheld across all locations. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to travel, solve challenging technical issues, and make a meaningful impact on hatchery operations, contributing towards sustainable fisheries in the Prince William Sound.
We're seeking a seasoned professional with 7–10 years of experience in industrial maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and proficiency in systems such as plumbing, hydraulics, HVAC, and off-grid power. Welding expertise, familiarity with CMMS, and experience working on off-grid sites are highly valued. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and adaptable to changing priorities. This is a temporary, hourly position based in Anchorage, AK, with work performed across rural, maritime, and off-grid locations.
This is a seasonal position with a project duration of approximately 9 months every year. Previous applicants and incumbents are welcome to reapply when the position reopens for the following calendar year. Schedules during the project duration can be flexible and/or rotating.
Wage begins at $41.63/hr DOE
Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician
Primary Site – Anchorage, AK;
work performed across all company locations
40 hours a week, variable
Chief Maintenance Manager
Basic Function: Works with the Chief Maintenance Manager to support the Maintenance Team and Initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities: This position will deliver advanced maintenance support to hatchery maintenance departments across multiple sites, including off-grid locations. Diagnose complex issues, make repairs, and offer expert recommendations to optimize system performance and reliability. Use and train staff in PWSAC’s CMMS system.
Description of essential duties and responsibilities:
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Diagnose, repair, and maintain complex mechanical and electrical systems across multiple hatchery sites; offer expert guidance and recommendations to site staff
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Deliver hands-on training and technical instruction to maintenance staff
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Work is performed across eight locations, primarily including both on-grid and remote off-grid sites
- Respond to and resolve maintenance issues as assigned, providing remote and onsite support when needed
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Work closely with contractors and vendors on scheduling repairs where additional expertise may be necessary
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Train staff in the effective use of PWSAC’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
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Audit Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) work orders in CMMS and edit as per assigned schedule
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Orient new Maintenance staff as assigned and provide appropriate training
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Uphold and enforce PWSAC safety standards; initiate “All-Stop” when unsafe conditions are observed
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Provide short-term maintenance coverage for hatchery sites during staff vacancies
- Complete and submit detailed progress reports, maintenance logs, and other documentation as required
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Potential for work to be performed on company-owned landing craft and provide short-term deck crew coverage during vacancies
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Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, commercial structures, and other facilities
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Understanding of off-grid power and housing systems, plumbing, hydraulics, communications (alarms), water systems, and HVAC
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Skilled in various welding techniques
- Understanding of remote infrastructure challenges, including off-grid power systems, water systems, and communications
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Ability to become proficient in PWSAC CMMS system within 30 days
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Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for complex industrial and residential systems
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Working knowledge of safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) and environmental compliance standards
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Skilled in interpreting technical manuals and schematics
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Proficient knowledge of Hazmat material handling, including 29CFR
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Intermediate knowledge of computer software, particularly Microsoft Office suite, and proficient in computer use
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Competent in documenting maintenance activities and generating reports
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Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks across multiple sites and responsibilities
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Ability to work with a high degree of integrity, dependability, initiative, and attention to detail
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Ability to maintain and develop solid working relationships with contractors and vendors
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Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Essential Functions:
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Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods
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Manual dexterity to operate tools, machinery, and diagnostic equipment
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Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights (e.g., ladders, scaffolding)
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Visual acuity to read schematics, gauges, and perform detailed inspections
- Hearing sufficient to perceive and interpret audio input for instruction, repairs, and to identify hazards
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Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, and safety glasses
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Work performed both in an office and/or construction, industrial, and hatchery site setting - may be exposed to inclement and cold seasonal weather, marine conditions, and hostile wildlife.
- Exposure to loud noises, vibrations, and industrial machinery
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Work in varying temperatures, including hot, cold, and humid environments
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May be required to work in remote or outdoor locations
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Occasional exposure to hazardous materials (with proper safety protocols)
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Ability to respond to emergency maintenance needs, including off-hours and on-call shifts
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Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Positions Supervised: None
Disclaimer: Duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Minimum qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Minimum 7–10 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and hydraulic systems
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Intermediate welding skills required, aluminum preferred
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Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
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Current driver’s license with a clear driving record for the last 36 months prior to hire preferred
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Ability to enroll in the USCG consortium preferred
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CMMS experience preferred
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Alaska remote site work experience preferred
Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC) is a private, non-profit hatchery association founded in 1974 by a local commercial fishermen’s organization to optimize Alaska’s wild salmon resources. PWSAC produces hatchery-born, ocean-raised wild salmon for the commercial, sport, personal use, and subsistence fisheries in the Prince William Sound and Copper River regions.
Join our team as a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician, where you'll perform a vital role in supporting hatchery operations across multiple sites in Alaska, including remote off-grid locations. In this hands-on role, you'll diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems, provide expert guidance to site staff, and lead training initiatives to enhance team capabilities. You'll work closely with contractors and vendors, manage preventative maintenance schedules using our CMMS system, and ensure safety standards are upheld across all locations. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to travel, solve challenging technical issues, and make a meaningful impact on hatchery operations, contributing towards sustainable fisheries in the Prince William Sound.
We're seeking a seasoned professional with 7–10 years of experience in industrial maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and proficiency in systems such as plumbing, hydraulics, HVAC, and off-grid power. Welding expertise, familiarity with CMMS, and experience working on off-grid sites are highly valued. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and adaptable to changing priorities. This is a temporary, hourly position based in Anchorage, AK, with work performed across rural, maritime, and off-grid locations.
This is a seasonal position with a project duration of approximately 9 months every year. Previous applicants and incumbents are welcome to reapply when the position reopens for the following calendar year. Schedules during the project duration can be flexible and/or rotating.
Wage begins at $41.63/hr DOE
