Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice or Journeyman

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Idaho Power located in Pocatello Idaho is looking for a Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice or Journeyman to join our Planning Engineering and Construction team. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable affordable clean energy they depend on.

What does a Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice or Journeyman do for us

Under supervision the Station Apparatus Technician Apprentice works in a team environment or independently to operate maintain test commission troubleshoot install and repair stations apparatus to Idaho Power regulatory and utility standards. They work with others to ensure efficient operations and that Idaho Power facilities are protected from threats and secure to the public while maintaining integrity of the power grid. They work with engineering teams to monitor devices for correct operation and appropriate settings.

A journeyman will also provide technical expertise and support for bulk electric system and regionalized dispatch for emergency power restoration during and after regular business hours. They plan schedule and manage daily work activities and duties.

In addition to the meaningful work we do we offer worklife balance competitive pay and benefits an employee incentive plan and both a 401k employermatch and a pension plan making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• OSHA 1910.269
• Safe Work Practices pole top and bucket truck rescue confined space entry and rescue rigging and fall protection grounding R6 table otherwise known as MAD table
• Electricity/electronics machinist/mechanical compressed gas handling (N2H2CO2SF6 and gas laws hydraulics pneumatics and three phase power theory
• Algebra and trigonometry
• Utility system business practices substation construction
• Substation operation and maintenance techniques/philosophy
• Electrical mechanical and structural schematics
• Hand and power tool operation
• Oil processing and SF6 equipment
• Power transformers load tap changers potential and current transformers
• LV HV and EHV power circuit breakers metalclad switchgear circuit switchers disconnect and air break switches synchronous condensers series and shunt capacitors AC & DC controls
• Batteries protection equipment including electromechanical and microprocessorbased relays and equipment calibration of transducers
• Testing methods company regulations and policies

Skills in:

• Organization and time management
• Maintaining interpersonal and business relationships
• Troubleshooting
• Computer operation (word processing spreadsheet databases computerized maintenance monitoring systems test equipment programs apparatus server email)
• Working in proximity to energized circuits
• The use of tools and application of techniques used to test operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment
• English grammar for writing of technical reports

Ability to:

• Take clearances and perform switching
• Operate heavy equipment
• Operate and maintain substation apparatus
• Handle hazardous materials such as PCB contaminated oil battery acid and SF6 gas
• Test maintain station transducers meters and alarms
• Maintain station equipment maintenance data bases
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Use good judgment in making critical system operating decisions
• Meet project deadlines
• Travel daily in region
• Work on call duty

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Apprentice

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

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• Associate or vocational degree in electronics or a mechanical maintenance discipline

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• State recognized Journeyman Electrician License

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• Completion of a related formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship

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

Experience:

• 2 or more years of experience in an electrical mechanical maintenance operation or construction fields

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
• Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with an attached Stateissued tanker endorsement or have the ability to attain within 120 days of hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire

Journeyman

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

AND

• Associate or vocational degree in electronics or a mechanical maintenance discipline

OR

• State recognized Journeyman Electrician License

OR

• Completion of a substations related formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship

OR

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

Experience:

• 5 or more years of experience in an electrical mechanical maintenance operation or construction field including at least 3 years of substation experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card
• Must have a current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with an attached Stateissued tanker endorsement or have the ability to attain within 120 days of hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires lifting/carrying of up to 78 lbs. and pushing/pulling/rolling/manipulating 140 lbs. bottles of nitrogen hydrogen and SF6 occasionally. Pushing of up to 110 lbs. force and pulling of up to 140 lbs. force is required occasionally to open /close disconnects fuses and air brakes. Reaching up to shoulder level is performed frequently and shoulder level/above/overhead occasionally with/without a loaded hot stick (up to 35 lbs.. Kneeling is required frequently at times and crouching stooping/bending and crawling occasionally in working in enclosed spaces such as breaker tanks. Climbing of ladders and onto transformers is performed as well as sustained reaching while working from elevated lifts occasionally. Driving is performed frequently of up to 200 miles. Standing/walking is performed continuously for up tosteps 4 miles). Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a preemployment physical evaluation for the DOT medical certificate. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Complete DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 required hazardous materials employee training within 90 days. Completion of the following required IPC training: PPE Bucket Rescue Job Site Protection Lockout/Tagout Hazard Communication Confined Enclosed/Space Distribution System Protection Distribution Transformers and Below the Hook Rigging Devices. Additional job and safetyrelated training may be required.

Apprentice

Immediately enroll in the Stations Technician Apprenticeship Program. Complete required Company training (including safety) within 60 days and as scheduled thereafter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate must live within or move to live within regionally established distances from operations centers. Established parameters are within 45 minutes and 30 miles of the Pocatello Operations Center and within the Idaho Power service territory. They work in various conditions including confined spaces heights of up to 80 feet and inclement weather. Apprentices may be required and Journeymen are required to participate in a 24/7 oncall rotation with leader approval and often travel inside and outside Idaho Powers service territory including interstate at times.

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