Generation Technician - RICE Maintenance/Operations

Idaho Power Company•Mountain Home, ID

4d•$58 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in Mountain Home, Idaho — is looking for an Generation Technician to join our Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) maintenance and operations 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. What does a Generation Technician do for us? With minimal to no supervision, they role designs, installs, maintains, and tests power plant equipment and control systems. Additionally, they install and maintain communications equipment, SCADA equipment, protective relays, telecommunications equipment, HVAC equipment, and miscellaneous electrical equipment as well as perform the necessary daily operating and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of the Recip Engine Power Plant. They also provide technical resource support for Generation Specialists. Perform project and site leader duties for electrical installation projects. 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 electrical theory fundamentals
Knowledge of measurements
Knowledge of control circuits
Knowledge of solid-state theory
Knowledge of application and operations
Knowledge of programming and application of PCs, PLCs, GUIs, HMIs, and SCADA RTU's
Knowledge of low and medium voltage wiring (up to 4160V)
Ability to read and understand 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
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, and military experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities
5 years of work experience in electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control, control systems integration or a related field
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire
Must complete IPC Thermal Operations Accreditation program within 18 months 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.

Nice To Haves

Gas Operations: Distributed control systems, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System), and Protective Relays.
Large engine control and tuning experience
2 years of experience in the technician field including electronics, instrumentation and control systems integration in a reciprocating engine power plant

Responsibilities

Designs, installs, maintains, and tests power plant equipment and control systems with minimal to no supervision.
Installs and maintains communications equipment, SCADA equipment, protective relays, telecommunications equipment, HVAC equipment, and miscellaneous electrical equipment.
Performs daily operating and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of the Reciprocating Engine Power Plant.
Provides technical resource support for Generation Specialists.
Performs project and site leader duties for electrical installation projects.