Job Description:
Idaho Power located in New Plymouth, Idaho is looking for a Generation Technician to join our Combined Cycle Power Plant 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 the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.
What does a Generation Technician do for us?
With minimal to no supervision, they design, install, maintain, and test power plant equipment and control systems. They install and maintain communications equipment, SCADA equipment, protective relays, telecommunications equipment, HVAC equipment, and miscellaneous electrical equipment. They also provide technical resource support for the Generation Specialists and perform project and site leader duties for electrical installation projects.
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:
- Electrical theory fundamentals
- Instrumentation & Controls
- AC and DC Control circuits
- Water Treatment Analyzers
- Troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment
- Programming and application of PCs, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, RTU's
- Low and medium voltage wiring (up to 4160V)
Preferred:
- Distributed Control Systems (preferably Siemens' T-3000), Allen Bradley PLC, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System), and Protective Relays
Skills in:
- Reading and understanding P&ID's, wiring diagrams and schematics used by various equipment vendors
Ability to:
- Maintain high productivity with minimal supervision
- Communicate effectively
- Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment
- Conflict resolution
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
AND
- Associate's degree in electronics
OR
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA)
OR
- An equivalent combination of appropriate education, work, and military experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities
Preferred:
- Associate's degree in electronics, instrumentation and controls, or electrical technology
Experience:
- 5 years of work experience in electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control, control systems integration or a related field
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
