Generation Technician

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02/27/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

1

Regular

Non‑Exempt

$53.89 - 64.90 hourly

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.

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.

• 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)

• Distributed Control Systems (preferably Siemens' T-3000), Allen Bradley PLC, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System), and Protective Relays

• Reading and understanding P&’s, wiring diagrams and schematics used by various equipment vendors

• Maintain high productivity with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively
• Establish positive working relationships in a team‑based environment
• Conflict resolution

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree in electronics
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA)
• An equivalent combination of appropriate education, work, and military experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Associate's degree in electronics, instrumentation and controls, or electrical technology

• 5 years of work experience in electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control, control systems integration or a related field

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

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 with one hand items 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 controls on vehicles; grasp tools and test equipment; and use fine motor skills on a computer keyboard. Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others or property.

Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

Physically able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property.

Respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours or on holidays and work out of town for extended periods of time when required, with much of…