Station Apparatus Inspector

Idaho Power Company•Twin Falls, ID

9d•$42 - $50

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Twin Falls, Idaho — is looking for a Station Apparatus Inspector to join our Apparatus crew. 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 Station Apparatus Inspector do for us? They work independently without supervision and inspect station facilities to ensure station safety, security, operating, and maintenance performance. They also perform minor maintenance of station equipment and take minor corrective action and/or notifies station technicians or their leader.

Requirements

Knowledge of: OSHA regulations and MSDS Company regulations and policies Utility system practices and utility business practices Electricity, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, algebra, and trigonometry Hand and power tool operation
Skills in: Interpersonal communication and good verbal and written communication Problem identification, problem solving, troubleshooting and operating test equipment Basic use of tablet and personal computers utilizing software applications such as Microsoft Office for word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail Cascade asset and maintenance database, equipment diagnostic testing software, and time management system
Ability to: Make effective decisions Set and achieve goals Commit to personal and professional growth Read and understand station drawings Establish and maintain effective working relationships Work independently and be self-motivated and flexible Meet project deadlines Apply established guidelines and use of good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: 2 years utility experience including experience working in substations, with substations apparatus/materials, or around mechanized or energized equipment
Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position A Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card required at time of hire
Complete DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 required hazardous materials employee training.
Attend defined stations and safety training.
Requires physical ability to perform work in the field up to 90% of the time in adverse weather conditions (extreme heat or cold), on uneven terrain, and/or within proximity of energized equipment; drive in all weather conditions; work in and around substations and occasionally work in confined spaces; operate test equipment and power tools; climb ladders and structures; Occasionally lift overhead, lift and carry test equipment chest high, waist high or knee high weighing up to 75 pounds; operate foot controls; carrying up to 75 pounds with one or two hands; frequently grasp items such as small hand or power tools; occasional typing. Job requires the ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb into and out of vehicles, ascend/descend ladders, twist, kneel, balance and reach. Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property. Medical exam for DOT medical card required for position inspecting Oregon substations.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Substation construction and maintenance techniques Electrical, mechanical, and structural schematics Oil processing and SF6 equipment Heavy equipment and substation operation Power transformers, load tap changes, potential and current transformers Power circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear, circuit switchers, disconnect and air brake switches, synchronous condensers, series and shunt capacitors, and AC & DC controls Batteries, protection equipment, mobile transformers, oil vacuum filter equipment, and transformer assembly and disassembly
Preferred: Completion of vocational/technical training, military training, or an associate’s degree in any of the following: electronics, electrical mechanics, instrumentation, machinist/mechanics, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, or refrigeration/air conditioning
Preferred: Experience with electric circuits, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Responsibilities

Aiding the Station Apparatus Technicians as needed.
Load and unload nitrogen bottles.
Performing station battery tests and maintenance.
Collecting and reviewing maintenance test results and electronically storing them in the appropriate file location.
Maintaining station buildings and clean and stocks station restrooms.
Maintain station grounds and fences to ensure safety, security, aesthetics, and report abnormalities.
Operating auxiliary equipment such as pumps, exciters, motors, backup generators, relays, and regulators.
Working with contractors, facilities, and station technicians to complete scheduled work on plumbing, fire extinguisher replacement, HVAC repair, and weed spraying.
visits each substation monthly, which requires driving up to 3 hours in duration, and visual inspections that include: checks equipment and inspects transformers, breakers, reactors, capacitors, and performs security inspections that include warning signs, gate signs, and cleanliness.