Station Apparatus Inspector

Idaho Power Company•Twin Falls, ID

17h•$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. Job duties will include: 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. They will also 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. Additionally, this individual 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. 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. A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE 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 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 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

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.

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: Experience with electric circuits, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
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

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.