Generation Technician Apprentice II or Journeyman

Idaho Power Company•Oxbow, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power is looking for a Generation Technician Apprentice II or Journeyman to join their Power Supply team in Oxbow, Oregon. This role is crucial for providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to communities in Idaho and Oregon. The position involves designing, installing, maintaining, and testing power plant equipment and control systems, including communications equipment, SCADA, protective relays, HVAC, and other electrical equipment. The role also provides technical support to Generation Specialists and may involve project and site leader duties for electrical installation projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Associate's degree in electronics OR Completion of a formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA) OR An equivalent combination of appropriate education, work, or military experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities
3 years of work experience in electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control, or a related field (for Apprentice II)
5 years of work experience in electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control, control systems integration or a related field (for Journeyman)
Knowledge of electrical theory fundamentals
Knowledge of Instrumentation & Controls
Knowledge of AC and DC Control circuits
Knowledge of Water Treatment Analyzers
Knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment
Knowledge of programming and application of PCs, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, RTUs
Knowledge of low and medium voltage wiring (up to 4160V)
Skills in reading and understanding P&ID’s, wiring diagrams and schematics used by various equipment vendors
Ability to maintain high productivity with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment
Ability to perform conflict resolution
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire
Must have a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire
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.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, ascend/descend ladders and stairs, twist, kneel, balance and reach.
Ability to occasionally lift shoulder-high and above items weighing up to 25 lbs. and rarely up to 50 lbs.
Ability to occasionally lift waist-high and knee-high items weighing up to 50 lbs. and rarely up to 75 lbs.
Ability to occasionally use exertional force of up to 50 lbs. to push/pull items.
Ability to occasionally carry with one hand items weighing up to 50 lbs., or with two hands, items weighing up to 50 lbs. and rarely up to 75 lbs.
Ability to operate foot controls on vehicles.
Ability to grasp tools and test equipment.
Ability to use fine motor skills on a computer keyboard.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in electronics, instrumentation and controls, or electrical technology

Responsibilities

Design, install, maintain, and test power plant equipment and control systems.
Install and maintain communications equipment, SCADA equipment, protective relays, telecommunications equipment, HVAC equipment, and miscellaneous electrical equipment.
Provide technical resource support for Generation Specialists.
Perform project and site leader duties for electrical installation projects.
Respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours or on holidays.
Work out of town for extended periods when required.
Participate in on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work extended hours during plant outages.