Station Structural Technician - Apprentice or Journeyman

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

15h•$42 - $60

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Station Structural Technician Apprentice or Journeyman to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Construction crews. 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 Structural Technician Apprentice or Journeyman do for us? They travel around Idaho Power’s service territories to perform construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution, transmission lines/bus, and apparatus within substations. They install substation and power plant ground grids, foundations, structures, breakers, transformers, bus, high and low-voltage cables, and other apparatus. Note: This position may require working a hitch schedule (8 days on the job, 6 days off) every other week. 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: OSHA regulations, chemical safety, and electrical safety related work practices
Rigging and fall protection
Bucket truck and man lift rescue
Utility system practices and field operation practices
Substation and power plant construction, safety procedures, and maintenance techniques
Safe operation of hand and power tools used in construction
Structural and mechanical drawings (i.e. elevations, plans, sections, details)
Heavy equipment operation (i.e. bucket truck, boom truck, backhoe, line bed, skid steer, and man lift)
Power transformers, load tap changers, potential and current transformers, power circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear, circuit switchers, disconnect and air brake switches, synchronous condensers, and series and shunt capacitors
Proper use of transit, surveying practices, and laying out station foundation baselines and elevations
Forming, pouring, and finishing of concrete
Steel and aluminum welding
Cutting torch
Safe grounding practices and mitigation of induced voltage
Specific control systems, schemes and equipment utilized in distribution and transmission voltage level systems
Stations and power plant equipment installation adhering to internal Stations Engineering & Design and Stations Construction Specifications
Personal computer use and basic software
Skills in: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
Problem identification, problem solving, and troubleshooting
Operating test equipment
Occasionally perform switching
Regular trigonometry utilization
Organization and time management
Ability to: Read and understand station drawings
Properly correct and document changes to station drawings
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Work in a team environment, as well as independently and be self-motivated and flexible
Work with a high degree of accountability
Meet established project deadlines
Apply established guidelines and use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems
Apprentice Education: High school diploma or GED AND Vocational degree in a mechanical, electronics, or industrial construction discipline
An equivalent combination of education, work experience, related formal apprenticeship training, or military training
Currently employed as an Idaho Power Pre-Apprentice Stations Technician
Experience: 2 or more years work experience in an electrical, mechanical, or industrial construction field
Licenses & Certifications: 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
Valid Class A CDL or the ability to obtain prior to hire
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire
Journeyman Education: High school diploma or GED AND Vocational degree in a mechanical maintenance, electronics, or construction discipline OR Completion of a related formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship OR An equivalent combination of education, work experience, or military training
Experience: 5 or more years of work experience in an electrical, mechanical, or industrial construction field, including at least 2 years of journey-level experience in substation maintenance or construction OR Completion of a Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Substation program
Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Valid DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire
Valid Class A CDL or the ability to obtain prior to hire
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire
Immediately enroll in the Stations Technician Apprenticeship Program.
Additional job and safety related training may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution, transmission lines/bus, and apparatus within substations.
Install substation and power plant ground grids, foundations, structures, breakers, transformers, bus, high and low-voltage cables, and other apparatus.