Koniag Energy + Water

The Hidden Risk in Legacy PLCs & Control Systems

Legacy PLCs might still keep the lights on—but beneath the surface, they represent one of the largest cybersecurity blind spots in industrial operations today. These devices were never designed with modern threat actors in mind. They often lack basic protections like user authentication, encrypted communications, or firmware integrity checks. Once a system becomes unsupported by […]

June: National Safety Month

Prioritizing Safety, Every Month of the Year—But Especially in June At Koniag Energy & Water, safety isn’t just a requirement—it’s a core value. As we recognize National Safety Month, we’re taking time to reflect on the safety culture we’ve built across our operations, and recommit to protecting what matters most: our people. This month, we’re […]

Alaska’s Trusted Partner in Industrial Control System Integration

Koniag Energy & Water is proud to represent a legacy of control system leadership that spans more than a century of combined experience in Alaska. With Dowland-Bach’s 50 years in engineered safety and control systems, TecPro’s 30 years of process automation and engineering support, and Glacier Services’ 20+ years delivering field-proven SCADA and controls integration, […]

People Power Dowland-Bach – Then & Now

A company isn’t just about what it builds—it’s about the people who make it happen. Over the past 50 years, Dowland-Bach has been home to incredible engineers, welders, fabricators, and automation experts who have driven our success. From Lynn Johnson (aka “Shooter”) to the talented craftsmen shaping our future today, our people are what make […]

Tower Services That Keep Critical Systems Online

At Koniag Energy & Water, we specialize in climbing, inspecting, and maintaining communication towers that support Alaska’s most essential industrial infrastructure. When your operations depend on uninterrupted connectivity—whether for SCADA, broadband, telemetry, or private networks—you need a tower services team that’s built for the terrain and trained for the mission. Our certified tower climbers are […]

Honoring Those Who Gave Everything

Memorial Day is a time of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. At Koniag Energy & Water, we recognize that the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy today were paid for with courage and dedication—a debt we can never fully repay. For us […]

Honoring the Veterans Who Power KEW

At Koniag Energy & Water, we are privileged to have veterans as part of our team, bringing unmatched dedication, leadership, and resilience to our work in energy and infrastructure. Military service fosters a unique skill set—problem-solving under pressure, teamwork, and a commitment to mission success—all of which translate seamlessly into the critical industries we serve. […]

Keeping Oil & Gas Operations Safe for 50 Years

Since our founding in 1975, Dowland-Bach has been a leader in wellhead safety systems, delivering hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric over hydraulic solutions to the oil & gas industry. We started with projects on Alaska’s North Slope and have since expanded our expertise to projects as far as South America. Our wellhead control panels are designed […]

Kelly Carothers: A Leader in Safety & Quality

At Koniag Energy & Water, we take pride in the incredible talent that drives our success, and today, we’re celebrating Kelly Carothers, our Safety and Quality Control Lead, for her outstanding contributions to workplace safety, compliance, and operational excellence. With over 20 years of experience in occupational health and safety, Kelly has played a pivotal […]