Station Structural Technician

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Station Structural Technician to join our Substation Construction 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. This position is a member of the Stations Construction department and may be assigned to work in an electrical shop, on a control wiring crew, structural crew, mobile apparatus crew, or combo crew that does both control wiring and structural work in substations. The crew this position is assigned to may change at any time depending on business need. This position requires extensive travel across Idaho Power’s service area. The work schedule for this position may change week to week. Typical work schedule includes working four 10-hour days each week or working eight 10-hour days in back-to-back weeks. Each workday may be an out-of-town, overnight stay. This position requires the ability to work overtime and weekends for emergencies or when business need requires. Technicians work in various conditions, including confined spaces, heights of over 80 feet, and inclement weather. Must abide by Idaho Power Company's safety rules and regulations. Complete required Company and safety training.

Requirements

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, chemical safety, and electrical safety related work practices.
Knowledge of rigging and fall protection.
Knowledge of bucket truck and man lift rescue.
Knowledge of utility system practices and field operation practices.
Knowledge of substation and power plant construction, safety procedures, and maintenance techniques.
Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools used in construction.
Knowledge of structural and mechanical drawings (i.e. elevations, plans, sections, details).
Knowledge of heavy equipment operation (i.e. bucket truck, boom truck, backhoe, line bed, skid steer, and man lift).
Knowledge of 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.
Knowledge of proper use of transit, surveying practices, regular trigonometry utilization, and laying out station foundation baselines and elevations.
Knowledge of forming, pouring and finishing of concrete.
Knowledge of steel and aluminum welding.
Knowledge of cutting torch.
Knowledge of safe grounding practices and mitigation of induced voltage.
Knowledge of specific control systems, schemes and equipment utilized in distribution and transmission voltage level systems.
Knowledge of stations and power plant equipment installation adhering to internal Stations Engineering & Design and Stations Construction Specifications.
Knowledge of computer use and basic software.
Skills in strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and good verbal and written communication.
Skills in problem identification and troubleshooting.
Skills in operating test equipment.
Skills in organization and time management.
Ability to read and understand station drawings.
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.
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.
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 tanker (N) endorsement and complete an Idaho Power Road Test within 30 days of hire.
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days.
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop squat, crouch, climb ladders, twist, kneel, balance and reach, and rarely crawl.
Ability to occasionally lift above-shoulder items weighing up to 50 lbs., and waist-high and knee-high items weighing up to 75 lbs.
Ability to occasionally push or pull items using force of up to 50 lbs. and rarely up to 125 lbs.
Ability to occasionally carry with one hand items weighing up to 50 lbs. or two hands items weighing up to 75 lbs.
Ability to occasionally use fine and gross hand manipulation when working with tools or equipment.
Ability to occasionally use foot controls when driving.
Applicants must perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property.

Nice To Haves

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.
Occasionally perform apparatus switching.
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.
Work increasingly independently as evaluated by the Journeyman and/or Leader.