Generation Technician - RICE Maintenance/Operations
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician -
Energy/Power Generation
Field/Service Technician
Idaho Power — located in Mountain Home, Idaho — is looking for an Generation Technician to join our Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) maintenance and operations team. Final date to receive applications: 10/14/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time # of Positions: 1 Job Type: Regular Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Pay Range: Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.
Responsibilities- With minimal to no supervision, design, install, maintain, and test power plant equipment and control systems.
- Install and maintain communications equipment, SCADA equipment, protective relays, telecommunications equipment, HVAC equipment, and miscellaneous electrical equipment.
- Perform the necessary daily operating and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of the Reciprocating Engine Power Plant.
- Provide technical resource support for Generation Specialists.
- 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.
Required Skills and Knowledge- Electrical theory fundamentals
- Measurements
- Control circuits
- Solid-state theory
- Application and operations knowledge
- Programming and application of PCs, PLCs, GUIs, HMIs, and SCADA RTU's
- Low and medium voltage wiring (up to 4160V)
Distributed control systems, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System), and Protective Relays. Large engine control and tuning experience.
- 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.
- 5 years of work experience in electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control, control systems integration or a related field.
Preferred: 2 years of experience in the technician field including electronics, instrumentation and control systems integration in a reciprocating engine power plant.
Licenses & Certifications- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position.
- Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). card or ability to obtain prior to hire.
- Must complete IPC Thermal Operations Accreditation program within 18 months of hire.
Job requires the ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, ascend/descend ladders and stairs, twist, kneel, balance and reach. Must be able to occasionally lift shoulder-high and above items weighing up to 25 lbs. and rarely up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift waist-high and knee-high items weighing up to 50 lbs. and rarely up to 75 lbs. Occasionally use exertional force of up to 50 lbs.
to push/pull items. Occasionally carry items with one hand weighing up to 50 lbs., or with two hands, items weighing up to 50 lbs. and rarely up to 75 lbs. Must be able to operate foot…
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