Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for a Station Structural Technician Apprentice or Journeyman to join our Stations team. Safety is a core value at Idaho Power and during this uncertain time we are dedicated to keeping you, our employees, and our community safe. To ensure safety during the hiring process we will be conducting virtual interviews so that you can move forward in the process without leaving the comfort of your home. Are you worried about starting in a new position at a new company right now? If so, rest assured we will work with you to find a start date and onboarding timeline that works for you.
It's an exciting time to work for an energy company, especially Idaho Power. We recently announced a goal of 100% clean energy by 2045. Our work plays a critical role in our customers' lives and in the communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon.
What does a Station Structural Technician do for us? They install substation and power plant ground grids, foundations, structures, breakers, transformers, buss, high and low-voltage cables and other apparatus.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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 break 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
- Performance Management System, Corporate policies, Idaho Power's safety Program
- PC use and basic software
Skills in:
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
- Problem identification
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Operating test equipment
- Basic use of personal computers using software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and e-mail
- 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
- Expected to work increasingly independently as evaluated by the Journeyman and/or Leader
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Apprentice
Education:
- High school diploma or GED and one of the following:
- 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:
- Two or more years work experience in an electrical, mechanical, maintenance, operation, or construction field
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
