Golden Valley Electric Association
Fairbanks, AK
Who We Are
At GVEA, we work together, as one team, to improve the lives of the members we serve, power economies and provide innovative energy solutions. Employing a diverse workforce composed of safe, committed and self-motivated individuals is paramount to our mission.
We strive to hire and retain employees who share our values of integrity, honesty, accountability, respect, goodwill and continuous improvement. We believe everyone deserves to feel safe and valued at their place of work. So join us, and help us shape the future of energy in Alaska.
Our Mission
Recognizing Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)’s importance to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities, the Cooperative’s mission is to safely provide its member-owners with reliable electric service, quality customer service, and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices.
The cooperative operates and maintains 3,261 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and all electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, which extends from Homer, Alaska to Fairbanks. Peak load in 2018 was 196.6 megawatts (MW). The system peak of 223 MW was set in December 2007.
Our Vision
Working together to improve the quality of life for the members we serve.
History
Incorporated in 1946 in Fairbanks, Alaska, Golden Valley Electric Assn. took shape when a small group of locals became interested in bringing electric service to rural areas and furthering the agricultural industry in Interior Alaska. These pioneers applied to the Rural Electrification Administration, which granted a loan to form a not-for-profit rural electric cooperative.
GVEA now serves nearly 100,000 Interior residents in Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Nenana, Healy and Cantwell. We also serve Interior residents out to 48-mile Steese Highway, 11-mile Elliot Highway (Haystack Subdivision) and 26-mile Chena Hot Springs Road.
The 9.500 kilowatts (kW) Fairbanks Exploration (F.E.) Co. power plant was built in 1927 to serve the gold dredges operating in the Tanana Valley. GVEA purchased power from the F.E. Company until 1952 when GVEA purchased the plant. It was retired in March 1972.
Job Specifications
Fairbanks, Alaska
On-site
126,585/year
a day ago
Full Time
Bachelor's Degree
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Compliance Manager
Join Golden Valley Electric Association as the Compliance Manager in Fairbanks, Alaska, and lead the development and continuous improvement of GVEA's regulatory compliance program.
Join Golden Valley Electric Association as the Compliance Manager in Fairbanks, Alaska, and lead the development and continuous improvement of GVEA's regulatory compliance program. In this role, you will oversee compliance with Railbelt Reliability Council, Regulatory Commission of Alaska, and other applicable reliability standards, rules, and requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced utility professional to guide compliance strategy, manage audits and regulatory filings, identify and address control gaps, and work across operations, engineering, legal, IT, cybersecurity, and other teams to ensure requirements are understood and embedded into daily operations. With a competitive starting salary of $126,585 annually, DOE, Grade 14, this position offers the opportunity to support long-term reliability, risk management, and regulatory readiness across the organization.
You will have access to excellent benefits, including a defined pension, 401(k) match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements), and Tuition Reimbursements. Join a forward-thinking organization where your leadership will help strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and support reliable service across Interior Alaska.
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 COMPLIANCE MANAGER
As the Compliance Manager at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of GVEA's regulatory compliance program. You will help ensure the organization meets applicable requirements from the Railbelt Reliability Council, Regulatory Commission of Alaska, and other reliability and regulatory agencies.
You will oversee compliance monitoring, audits, filings, document retention, risk assessments, and corrective actions. In this role, you will work closely with subject matter experts across operations, engineering, legal, information technology, cybersecurity, and other departments to maintain audit-ready records and ensure compliance requirements are understood and incorporated into daily work.
You will also monitor changing regulations, identify potential compliance gaps, support regulatory filings, manage compliance-related budgets and consultants, and provide guidance and updates to management and the Board. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen GVEA's regulatory readiness, reduce organizational risk, and support reliable electric service across Interior Alaska.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
To succeed in this role, candidates should have a strong background in electric utility operations, regulatory compliance, and program leadership. A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Power Systems, Business, or a related field is preferred, although equivalent experience may be considered.
The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to interpret complex regulations and translate them into clear, practical procedures. Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
- Seven years of electric utility experience involving generation, transmission, or distribution
- Three years of supervisory and/or program management experience
- Familiarity with electric utility standards and compliance
- Ability to interpret regulations and technical reports
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals.