CUC human resources manager Frankie Cepeda said they prepared 124 applications for several job openings.
CUC’s job vacancy announcement consisted of nine different kinds of positions for tradesmen, which include four trades technicians, one mechanic trades foreperson, electrical trades foreperson, mechanic trades technician, assistant mechanical engineer, assistant electrical engineer, five electrical trades technicians, 13 mechanic trades technicians, and one Stipulated Order II project coordinator.
Cepeda said they are also hiring two senior specialists for Rota and Saipan, as well as an electrician, an operator, a machinist, a mechanic and a welder.
The closing date for most of these JVA’s was immediately after the job fair, but CUC continues to accept other requirements from applicants.
CUC Deputy Executive Director Alan W. Fletcher explained that reason for posting JVA’s varies.
He said they need to replace employees that are no longer with CUC and meet the requirements for the processing of CW permits.
“CUC is simply covering its bases,” he added.
Fletcher noted that many workers recognized as CNMI residents may be considered nonresidents by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, “so CUC chooses to err on the side of prudence by posting those positions as well.”
Fletcher said the bulk of the JVA’s are for the power generation division.
“As CUC has commented before, we do rely on many skilled trades people who have direct experience in operating and maintaining the unique type of engines and equipment we use,” he added.
The employment of technical experts also supplements CUC’s current workforce and allows the CNMI to meet its power requirements, Fletcher said.
“Most important in this discussion is that if U.S.-authorized workers are interested in working on Saipan and Rota and will apply for those positions at the offered wages, then we will review their credentials. As with any job posting, we are an equal opportunity provider and employer,” he told Variety.
