Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for a Technical Skills Trainer - Thermal Power Plants to join our Skills Training Center 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.
A Thermal Power Plant Technical Skills Trainer will continue to create and develop training content covering proper methods of installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of equipment for power plant facilities. 80% of this position will be program development and 20% administrative task and hands on training.
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:
- All phases of power plant operations and maintenance
- Company's safety programs
- Presentation techniques and adult learning methods
Skills in:
- The use of personal computers including applications such as Microsoft Office and time-entry software
- Strong interpersonal and professional communication
- Organizational documentation and record keeping
Ability to:
- Perform basic arithmetic calculations
- Coordinate with several departments and personnel effectively
- Express oneself verbally in a teaching environment
- Meet deadlines
- Operate heavy equipment, personal protective equipment, two- and four-wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles
- Demonstrate proper work techniques and procedures
- Instruct and give presentations
- Determine training needs
- Perform vehicle inspections and be responsible for scheduled maintenance
- Participate in ongoing training/development which may require travel outside the Idaho Power Company service territory with occasional overnight stays
- Occasionally perform duties outside normal working hours
- Maintain an excellent safety record
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Certificate of completion of a training program that is recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) or equivalent, including at least 5 years of relevant work experience in power plant operations and/or maintenance, with 3 years of journey-level experience
Preferred:
- Previous skills training experience
- Experience as both a Journeyman Generation Technician and Journeyman Generation Specialist
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
