Pre-Apprentice Station Technician - Temporary

Idaho Power Company • Boise, ID

20h • $31

About The Position

Idaho Power Company (IPC) — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for temporary Pre-Apprentice Substation Technicians to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Construction station 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. It is our goal to hire the best qualified Apprentice Station Technicians available. To meet this objective, 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 – They are responsible for installing substation and power plant grids, foundations, structures, breakers, transformers, buss, high and low voltage cables, and other apparatus. Control – They are responsible for installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting substation and power plant control systems. These include system monitoring equipment, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) remote terminal units (RTUs), remedial action schemes (RAS), and protective relay, control, and communication systems. Mobile Apparatus – They are responsible for hauling, operating, maintaining, testing, installing, and repairing IPC’s fleet of mobile apparatus. They assemble, disassemble, and move all new and used transformers in IPC’s system. Combo – This crew is generally made up of both Structural and Control Technicians. Electrical Shop Technicians – They are responsible for the assembly and testing of substation protection, communication, and control systems and supporting equipment. These systems include protective relaying, control, SCADA, metering, digital fault and sequence of event recorders and remote terminal unit (RTU) configurations. Battery Technicians – They work in a team and/or individual environment to install and test batteries, load centers, chargers, racks, and other associated equipment at substations, communication sites, and power plants. They perform maintenance and testing of new and existing batteries in the system. What does a Pre-Apprentice Substation Technician do for us? 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 how 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, including all aspects of the Station Construction given adequate direction and oversight. Pre-Apprentices must demonstrate the aptitude to be considered for a Station Technician Apprentice position. Aptitude will be demonstrated 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.).

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire
• Valid Class A CDL within 120 days of hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Additional safety related training may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled or currently participating in a sponsored Electrical Apprenticeship
• 2 years demonstrated experience in an electrical related trade

Responsibilities

• These individuals will learn how 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, including all aspects of the Station Construction given adequate direction and oversight.
• Pre-Apprentices must demonstrate the aptitude to be considered for a Station Technician Apprentice position.
• Aptitude will be demonstrated through on-the-job evaluations, a skills assessment, and performance evaluations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED