Generation Specialist Apprentice I or II - Hydro Operations

Final date to receive applications

10/06/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions: 2

Job Type: Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $35.79-$51.92

Idaho Power is looking for two Generation Specialist Apprentices to join both our CJ Strike and Shoshone Falls plant crews. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho, and we're working hard to provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Generation Specialist I or II do for us?

The Generation Specialist Apprentice I or II position prepares future Generation Specialists to work independently and in a team environment with other Generation Specialists, performing preventative and corrective maintenance on the power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, dams, waterways and other associated equipment for the safe and efficient operation of hydro-electric power plants. They ensure necessary generation by performing routine tasks and maintenance under normal and emergency conditions while maintaining FERC, NERC, WECC, OSHA, EPA, and other compliance regulations.

A Generation Specialist Apprentice II also works to perform job duties in a rotating on-call schedule. They respond to emergency conditions of power plant and associated equipment during and outside regular business hours and takes immediate actions to rectify abnormal conditions. They identify requirements for emergency operations and develops emergency contingency plans. They also make routine decisions that affect large numbers of customers including the Northwest Grid and for equipment that have a large financial impact on IPC and its rate payers.

They provide guidance and assistance for other operators and load serving operators.

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.

Knowledge of:

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

Skills in:

• Operation and maintenance of power plants
• Operating test equipment
• Print reading
• Operation of computer systems, software, and programs
• Effective interpersonal communication
• Conflict resolution

Ability to:

• Maintain high productivity
• Work with a high degree of accountability
• Use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems
• Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment
• Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Currently employed as an IPC Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist
• 1 year of demonstrated education/work experience in electrical, generation, or power plants
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, or military training

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Currently enrolled in IPC's Generation Apprenticeship Training Program with 6 months hydro power plant experience
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, or military training

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

This job will require occasional, physically strenuous work for long periods of time and in adverse weather…