Lead Stations Battery Technician

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

1d•$48 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Lead Stations Battery Technician to join our Substation Construction 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. The Lead Stations Battery Technician acts as a crew lead that plans and directs the work of the battery crew without the presence of a foreman. Works in a team and/or individual environment to install and test batteries, load centers, chargers, racks, and other associated equipment at substations, communication sites, and power plants. 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 related OSHA regulations, chemical safety, SDS and electrical safety work practices.
Knowledge of specific control systems, schemes and equipment used in distribution and transmission voltage level systems.
Knowledge of Utility system practices.
Knowledge of Station battery systems, test equipment, standards and design theory adhering to stations engineering and design and stations construction specifications.
Knowledge of Battery charger types, applications, theories and practices.
Knowledge of Equipment related to station control.
Knowledge of Computers.
Knowledge of Hand-held and power tools.
Knowledge of Proper lifting/transporting techniques for heavy objects.
Knowledge of AC and DC circuit theory.
Knowledge of Wiring diagrams, control schematics, and building layouts.
Knowledge of Dispatch functions.
Skills in Substation work.
Skills in Substation construction procedures.
Skills in Battery testing and station checkout procedures.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work well with people in other departments.
High school diploma or GED AND Associates degree in electronics discipline with 7 or more years of work experience in an electrical or control wiring field, including at least 5 years of electrical experience in substations OR State recognized Journeyman Electrician License with 5 or more years of electrical experience in substations outside of apprenticeship hours OR Completion of a related formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship with 5 or more years of electrical experience in substations outside of apprenticeship hours OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position.
Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire.
Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an attached State-issued Hazardous Materials endorsement or have the ability to attain within 120 days of hire.
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days.
Applicants must perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property.
Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a DOT physical exam.

Nice To Haves

Additional safety related training may be required.

Responsibilities

Acts as a crew lead that plans and directs the work of the battery crew without the presence of a foreman.
Works in a team and/or individual environment to install and test batteries, load centers, chargers, racks, and other associated equipment at substations, communication sites, and power plants.
Make changes in existing circuits which must be rewired while remaining in service.
Parallel temporary battery systems with station batteries and take station batteries out of service without interruption to station DC supply.
Recognize errors in battery systems and make recommendations to the designer for corrections.
Test and place in service battery systems and other equipment relative to their function.
Arrange shut down and switching, take proper clearance, and be responsible for the safety of their crew when working around any high voltage equipment.
Coordinate the work with other construction crews, regional crews, and system and local dispatchers.
Work out of town on back-to-back weeks.
Maintain accurate time and as-built drawings.
Meet deadlines and produce technical reports and documentation.
Train station apprentices and journeymen in battery work while leading and mentoring Battery Technician Crew.