Generation Specialist Apprentice I or II - Hydro Operations

Idaho Power Company•Twin Falls, ID

2d•$36 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power is looking for two Generation Specialist Apprentices to join both our CJ Strike and Shoshone Falls plant crews. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. The Generation Specialist Apprentice I or II position prepares future Generation Specialists to work independently and in a team environment with other Generation Specialists, performing preventative and corrective maintenance on the power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, dams, waterways and other associated equipment for the safe and efficient operation of hydro-electric power plants. They ensure necessary generation by performing routine tasks and maintenance under normal and emergency conditions while maintaining FERC, NERC, WECC, OSHA, EPA, and other compliance regulations. A Generation Specialist Apprentice II also works to perform job duties in a rotating on-call schedule. They respond to emergency conditions of power plant and associated equipment during and outside regular business hours and takes immediate actions to rectify abnormal conditions. They identify requirements for emergency operations and develops emergency contingency plans. They also make routine decisions that affect large numbers of customers including the Northwest Grid and for equipment that have a large financial impact on IPC and its rate payers. They provide guidance and assistance for other operators and load serving operators.

Requirements

Basic electrical theory and the function, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex equipment through use of prints, drawings, and instructional manuals.
Basic math including geometry, trigonometry and algebra.
Operation and maintenance of power plants.
Operating test equipment.
Print reading.
Operation of computer systems, software, and programs.
Effective interpersonal communication.
Conflict resolution.
Ability to maintain high productivity.
Ability to work with a high degree of accountability.
Ability to use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems.
Ability to establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment.
Ability to respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Currently employed as an IPC Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist (Apprentice I).
1 year of demonstrated education/work experience in electrical, generation, or power plants (Apprentice I).
An equivalent combination of education, experience, or military training (Apprentice I).
Currently enrolled in IPC’s Generation Apprenticeship Training Program with 6 months hydro power plant experience (Apprentice II).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Physically able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property.

Nice To Haves

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, dams, waterways and other associated equipment.
Ensuring necessary generation by performing routine tasks and maintenance under normal and emergency conditions.
Maintaining compliance with FERC, NERC, WECC, OSHA, EPA, and other regulations.
Responding to emergency conditions of power plant and associated equipment during and outside regular business hours (Apprentice II).
Taking immediate actions to rectify abnormal conditions (Apprentice II).
Identifying requirements for emergency operations and developing emergency contingency plans (Apprentice II).
Making routine decisions that affect large numbers of customers and equipment with significant financial impact (Apprentice II).
Providing guidance and assistance for other operators and load serving operators (Apprentice II).