District Heat Assistant Manager / Associate Engineer

Job Title: District Heat Assistant Manager / Associate Engineer
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Company: Aurora Energy, LLC

Job Description:
The District Heat Assistant Manager will be responsible for supporting the District Heat Manager with the planning and execution of daily maintenance and performance of our district heating system, including steam and hot water production and distribution. This role requires a hands-on leader who can ensure safe, efficient, and reliable system operations, while also contributing to the planning and execution of capital projects. The successful candidate will have excellent references, a healthy graduating GPA, and be a positive member of the community, and will always be willing to learn.

This position will train with and report to licensed Professional Engineers and have the opportunity to advance as site Engineer and company District Heat Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the District Heat Manager in the following assist and support
  • Oversee the maintenance of the district heating system, ensuring optimal performance and minimal customer downtime.
  • Oversee the greater maintenance program planning/budget and the system sampling plan
  • Manage the efficient use of resources, budget tracking, and cost control for system operations.
  • Manage the daily system maintenance needs, including troubleshooting, reactive repairs, and preventive maintenance.
  • Develop and implement maintenance schedules for the steam and hot water heating infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
  • Collaborate with local utilities, government agencies, and external partners to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery.
  • Monitor energy consumption trends, identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, and recommend solutions.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed reports on system performance, maintenance activities, and project progress.
  • Provide engineering design or investigative support as needed throughout the Plant and DH system
• Develop cost/benefit analysis for long range plans or projects and manage a prioritized list of future potential projects and/or major maintenance activities.
• Perform Plant Engineering duties as assigned by the General Manager
• Manage Capital or O&M Projects as assigned by the General Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, energy management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Academic courses showing experience in energy, energy related fields, thermodynamics, fluids, and/or chemistry
• Course Experience with project management (capstone or other), including planning, scheduling, budgeting, or oversight of technical projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions if investigations require involvement.
• FE certification and the desire to become a licensed PE is a plus.
• Possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License 
• Must pass a post-offer physical and drug test 

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, primarily Excel
• AutoCAD or Equivalent experience, familiarity with basic drafting and navigation of drawings

Salary & Benefits 

• This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience and a competitive benefits package that includes vacation, retirement, and medical/dental/life insurance. 
• Position comes with a company truck program
• Please send your application and resume to: 
• Aurora Energy, LLC Attn: Human Resources 100 Cushman Street, Suite 210 Fairbanks, AK 99701 
• Or via email: HR@auroraenergyak.com 
• Aurora Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA, including disability and veterans.