Generation Specialist Apprentice I or II - Hydro Operations

Idaho Power Company•Twin Falls, ID

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power is looking for two Generation Specialist Apprentices to join both our CJ Strike and Shoshone Falls plant crews. This role plays a critical role in communities served by Idaho Power, focusing on providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy. 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 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 compliance with FERC, NERC, WECC, OSHA, EPA, and other regulations. A Generation Specialist Apprentice II also works to perform job duties in a rotating on-call schedule, responding to emergency conditions of power plant and associated equipment during and outside regular business hours, taking immediate actions to rectify abnormal conditions, identifying requirements for emergency operations, and developing emergency contingency plans. They make routine decisions that affect large numbers of customers, including the Northwest Grid, and for equipment with significant financial impact on IPC and its rate payers. They also provide guidance and assistance for other operators and load serving operators. In addition to the meaningful work, Idaho Power offers work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Currently employed as an IPC Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist OR 1 year of demonstrated education/work experience in electrical, generation, or power plants OR 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 OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, or military training (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.
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.
Maintain high productivity.
Work with a high degree of accountability.
Use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems.
Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment.
Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours.

Nice To Haves

This training position can progress to an Apprentice II and Journeyman level; however, the individual will be required to bid all Generation Specialist (Operations) postings within the region until they successfully obtain a regular power plant position.
Plant rotation and/or relocation is a condition of employment while in this training position.
Must be able to complete on-call review in order to support formal on-call rotational support needs (Apprentice II).

Responsibilities

Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, dams, waterways, and other associated equipment for the safe and efficient operation of hydro-electric power plants.
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.
Performing job duties in a rotating on-call schedule (Apprentice II).
Responding to emergency conditions of power plant and associated equipment during and outside regular business hours and 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).
Performing other duties and tasks as assigned.