Generation Specialist - Combined Cycle Operations

Idaho Power Company•New Plymouth, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in New Plymouth, Idaho — is looking for a Generation Specialist – Combined Cycle Operations to join our Power Supply team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. What does a Generation Specialist – Combined Cycle Operations do for us? Performs daily operations and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of a one-on-one 330MW Combined Cycle with Duct Burners ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) power plant and auxiliary equipment May be called upon to monitor or control remote simple cycle plants Completes assigned tasks, including preventive and corrective maintenance Ensures necessary generation by performing manual switching and operation in the event of an emergency (i.e., failure of automated generation dispatch systems) In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Fundamental electrical theory Functional understanding of the operation, troubleshooting, and repair of power plant equipment Basic water chemistry fundamentals
Skills in: Operation and maintenance of power plants Inspection and maintenance of heavy equipment Operation of computer systems, software, and programs Applied electrical theory Reading construction diagrams, schematics, drawings including P&IDs and single line electrical drawings
Ability to: Maintain high productivity with minimal supervision Perform manual labor when necessary, in adverse conditions Communicate effectively Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment Conflict resolution
Education: High school diploma or GED
Certificate of completion of a Generation Specialist training program that is recognized by the Bureau of Office of Apprenticeship (OA) that includes at least 2 years of relevant work experience in power plant operations OR 4 years of experience in power plant operations with 2 years in gas-turbine or steam operations (i.e., simple cycle, combined cycle, nuclear, coal, geo-thermal, waste-water treatment, refinery, or related military power generation/propulsion)
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
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

AAS Degree in Power Plant Technology/Energy Generation
Power Plant Technology Technical Certificate
2 years of military training in power generation/propulsion
4 years of experience in a combined cycle power plant

Responsibilities

Performs daily operations and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of a one-on-one 330MW Combined Cycle with Duct Burners ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) power plant and auxiliary equipment
May be called upon to monitor or control remote simple cycle plants
Completes assigned tasks, including preventive and corrective maintenance
Ensures necessary generation by performing manual switching and operation in the event of an emergency (i.e., failure of automated generation dispatch systems)