Idaho Power located in Pocatello, Idaho is looking for a Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice or Journeyman to join our Planning, Engineering, and Construction team. 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 safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.
What does a Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice or Journeyman do for us?
Under supervision, the Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice works in a team environment or independently to operate, maintain, test, commission, troubleshoot, install, and repair stations apparatus to Idaho Power, regulatory, and utility standards. They work with others to ensure efficient operations and that Idaho Power facilities are protected from threats and secure to the public, while maintaining integrity of the power grid. They work with engineering teams to monitor devices for correct operation and appropriate settings.
A journeyman will also provide technical expertise and support for bulk electric system and regionalized dispatch for emergency power restoration, during and after regular business hours. They plan, schedule, and manage daily work activities and duties.
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 1910.269
- Safe Work Practices, pole top and bucket truck rescue, confined space entry and rescue, rigging and fall protection, grounding, R6 table, otherwise known as MAD table
- Electricity/electronics, machinist/mechanical, compressed gas handling (N2,H2,CO2,SF6) and gas laws, hydraulics, pneumatics, and three phase power theory
- Algebra and trigonometry
- Utility system business practices, substation construction
- Substation operation and maintenance techniques/philosophy
- Electrical, mechanical, and structural schematics
- Hand and power tool operation
- Oil processing and SF6 equipment
- Power transformers, load tap changers, potential and current transformers
- LV, HV, and EHV power circuit breakers, metalclad switchgear, circuit switchers, disconnect and air break switches, synchronous condensers, series and shunt capacitors, AC & DC controls
- Batteries, protection equipment including electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays and equipment, calibration of transducers
- Testing methods, company regulations and policies
Skills in:
- Organization and time management
- Maintaining interpersonal and business relationships
- Troubleshooting
- Computer operation (word processing, spreadsheet, databases, computerized maintenance monitoring systems, test equipment programs, apparatus server, email)
- Working in proximity to energized circuits
- The use of tools and application of techniques used to test, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment
- English grammar for writing of technical reports
Ability to:
- Take clearances and perform switching
- Operate heavy equipment
- Operate and maintain substation apparatus
- Handle hazardous materials such as PCB contaminated oil, battery acid, and SF6 gas
- Test, maintain station transducers, meters, and alarms
- Maintain station equipment maintenance data bases
- Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
- Use good judgment in making critical system operating decisions
- Meet project deadlines
- Travel daily in region
- Work on call duty
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
