Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for two Substation Technicians to join our T&D Construction crews. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We're working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers' lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon. 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.
What do Substation Technicians do for us?
Idaho Power is looking to hire two qualified Station Technicians at the Apprentice or Journeyman level - one on a Control Crew and another one a Combo Crew. A Combo Crew is generally made up of both Control and Structural Technicians. A description for each discipline is listed below:
Control
The Station Control Technician or Apprentice installs, commissions, and troubleshoots substation and power plant control systems, including system monitoring equipment, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Remedial Action Schemes (RAS), and protective relay, control, and communication systems.
Structural
The Station Structural Technician or installs substation and power plant ground grids, foundations, structures, breakers, transformers, buss, high and low-voltage cables, and other apparatus.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- OSHA regulations, chemical safety, electrical safety related work practices
- Electrical circuits, electronics, algebra, and trigonometry
- Utility system practices and utility business practices
- Substation and power plant construction, operations, maintenance, and safety practices
- Safe operation of hand and power tools used in the electrical trades
- AC and DC circuit theory, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and other drawings such as station construction prints with electrical, mechanical, and structural details
- Batteries, protective controls, and other equipment relative to station control
- Power transformers, load tap changers, and potential and current transformers
- Power circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear, circuit switchers, disconnect and air break switches, synchronous condensers, series and shunt capacitors, AC & DC controls
- Electrical test equipment (multi-meter, volt-ohm meter, current sources, breaker simulator, etc.) and testing methods, and troubleshooting techniques
- Performance Management System, corporate policies, Idaho Power's safety program
- PC use and basic software
- Rigging and fall protection
- Bucket truck and man lift rescue
- 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)
- Proper use of transit, surveying practices, and laying out station foundation baselines and elevations
- Forming, pouring, and finishing of concrete
- Steel and aluminum welding, and cutting torch
Skills in:
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
- Problem identification and 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 and 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
Control Apprentice
Education:
- High school diploma or GED and vocational degree in an electrical or construction discipline
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, work experience, related formal apprenticeship training, or military training in an electrical or construction discipline
OR
- Currently employed as an IPC Pre-Apprentice Stations Technician
Experience:
- 2 or more years work experience in an electrical or control wiring field
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
- Valid DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
Preferred:
- Journeyman electrician certification
- Bureau of Office of Apprenticeship (OA) Certification in an Electrical Technician Apprentice program
- AAS in electrical or electronic systems or equivalent
- Confined space training and all restraint training
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
