To apply, submit an application, resume, and a cover letter with a brief note highlighting your relevant experience to [email protected]. Click Here to download a BUECI Employment Application or request a paper application by contacting Member Services at 907-852-6166, Option 1 during normal business hours.

Barrow is currently experiencing a housing shortage.  Due to the remote location, BUECI encourages potential applicants to take into consideration the low availability of housing before applying for an opening.  Some positions include housing and/or relocation assistance; positions with these benefits are noted below.

At Barrow Utilities and Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BUECI), we don’t just employ people, we make them part of our family. We employ approximately 75 employees, including two union groups (linemen and operators) and a non-union management and administrative staff, with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. BUECI recognizes that our employees are our greatest asset. Here you’ll have the opportunity to provide vital services in the most unique utility in the country. So, join us today!

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Hiring Process

Linemen

BUECI hires linemen and linemen apprentices which are represented (union) through IBEW Local 1547.

Linemen are invited to apply through IBEW Local 1547 (Fairbanks, Alaska) if their residence is outside of Barrow/Utqiagvik, or can apply directly with BUECI if their permanent residence is Barrow/Utqiagvik.

For more information, contact Mike Monnin, Electric Distribution Superintendent, at 907-852-6166.

Applicants can apply to posted job openings using the employment application found near the top of this page.

Operator and Mechanic Positions

BUECI hires for the following positions which are represented (union) through IBEW Local 1547:

• Barrow Utilidor System (BUS) Operators who may work with water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment.
• Utility Plant Operators who may work with water treatment and electric generation.
• Mechanics who may work with electric generation and water production (utility plant) or with vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Natural Gas Crew

Applicants can apply to posted job openings using the employment application found near the top of this page.

Administrative and Management Positions

For Administrative and Management Positions (non-union), applicants can apply to posted job openings using the employment application found near the top of this page. Management positions may include a site visit.  The General Manager is hired by the Board of Directors.

Equal Opportunity

BUECI is committed to equal opportunity. We recruit, employ, compensate, train, develop and promote without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, national origin or any other protected status.