Pre-Apprentice Station Technician - Temporary

Job Description

Idaho Power Company (IPC) — located in Boise, Idaho — is looking for temporary Pre-Apprentice Substation Technicians to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Construction station crews. IPC is working toward providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work supports customers and communities across Idaho and Oregon.

It is our goal to hire the best qualified Apprentice Station Technicians. IPC will hire Apprentices from an internal pool of Pre-Apprentices. The Pre-Apprentices selected for hire will have demonstrated the technical and behavioral competencies necessary to be a productive and successful Substation Technician at IPC.

Our Substation Construction Crews are divided into 6 disciplines – Structural, Control, Mobile Apparatus, Combo, Battery Technicians, and Electrical Shop Technicians.

Structural – installing substation and power plant grids, foundations, structures, breakers, transformers, buss, high and low voltage cables, and other apparatus.

Control – installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting substation and power plant control systems, including system monitoring equipment, SCADA RTUs, remedial action schemes, and protective relay, control, and communication systems.

Mobile Apparatus – hauling, operating, maintaining, testing, installing, and repairing IPC’s fleet of mobile apparatus; assembling, disassembling, and moving transformers.

Combo – crew generally made up of Structural and Control Technicians.

Electrical Shop Technicians – assembling and testing substation protection, communication, and control systems and supporting equipment, including protective relaying, SCADA, metering, and RTU configurations.

Battery Technicians – installing and testing batteries, load centers, chargers, racks, and other equipment; performing maintenance and testing of batteries.

This is a training position designed to prepare future Station Technicians Apprentices and Journeymen for work in a crew-based environment. These individuals will learn to install Station related structural, control, and mobile apparatus equipment and assemblies. Under direct supervision, they will assist the Station Technicians to install and assemble substations related structural assemblies, control systems, and power transformers. They complete assigned tasks with adequate direction and oversight.

Pre-Apprentices must demonstrate the aptitude to be considered for a Station Technician Apprentice position through on-the-job evaluations, a skills assessment, and performance evaluations. If aptitude is not sufficiently demonstrated, termination of employment may occur. If an Apprentice position is bid, the successful Pre-Apprentice will receive a pay increase ($40.13/hr.).

Knowledge of:

• Basic electricity and the function, operation, troubleshooting and repair of complex equipment through use of drawings and instructional manuals
• Basic math including geometry, trigonometry, and algebra

Skills in:

• Operation and inspection of heavy equipment
• Basic fabrication
• Basic computing
• Personal communication
• Conflict resolution

Ability to:

• Maintain high productivity with minimal supervision
• Work with a high degree of accountability
• Utilize good judgement and initiative in resolving work problems
• Perform heavy manual labor in adverse conditions
• Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Enrolled or currently participating in a sponsored Electrical Apprenticeship

Experience:

• 2 or more years work experience in an electrical, mechanical, maintenance, or construction field

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, work experience, or military training

Preferred:

• 2 years demonstrated experience in an electrical related trade

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Valid Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire
• Valid Class A CDL within 120 days of hire
• Must obtain…