Station Structural Technician Apprentice or Journeyman

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for a Station Structural Technician Apprentice or Journeyman to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Construction crews. 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 provide our customers with the safe reliable affordable energy they depend on.

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

They travel around Idaho Powers service territories to perform construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution transmission lines/bus and apparatus within substations. They install substation and power plant ground grids foundations structures breakers transformers bus high and low-voltage cables and other apparatus. Note: This position may require working a hitch schedule (8 days on the job 6 days off) every other week.

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.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• OSHA regulations chemical safety and electrical safety related work practices
• Rigging and fall protection
• Bucket truck and man lift rescue
• Utility system practices and field operation practices
• Substation and power plant construction safety procedures and maintenance techniques
• Safe operation of hand and power tools used in construction
• Structural and mechanical drawings (i.e. elevations plans sections details)
• Heavy equipment operation (i.e. bucket truck boom truck backhoe line bed skid steer and man lift)
• Power transformers load tap changers potential and current transformers power circuit breakers metal-clad switchgear circuit switchers disconnect and air brake switches synchronous condensers and series and shunt capacitors
• Proper use of transit surveying practices and laying out station foundation baselines and elevations
• Forming pouring and finishing of concrete
• Steel and aluminum welding
• Cutting torch
• Safe grounding practices and mitigation of induced voltage
• Specific control systems schemes and equipment utilized in distribution and transmission voltage level systems
• Stations and power plant equipment installation adhering to internal Stations Engineering & Design and Stations Construction Specifications
• Personal computer use and basic software

Skills in:

• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication
• Problem identification problem solving and troubleshooting
• Operating test equipment
• Occasionally perform switching
• Regular trigonometry utilization
• Organization and time management

Ability to:

• Read and understand station drawings
• Properly correct and document changes to station drawings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work in a team environment as well as independently and be self-motivated and flexible
• Work with a high degree of accountability
• Meet established project deadlines
• Apply established guidelines and use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Apprentice

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

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• Vocational degree in a mechanical electronics or industrial construction discipline
• An equivalent combination of education work experience related formal apprenticeship training or military training
• Currently employed as an Idaho Power Pre-Apprentice Stations Technician

Experience:

• 2 or more years work experience in an electrical mechanical or industrial construction field

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid drivers 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 or the ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire

Journeyman

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

AND

• Vocational degree in a mechanical maintenance electronics or construction discipline

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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 work experience or military training

Experience:

• 5 or more years of work experience in an electrical mechanical or industrial construction field including at least 2 years of journey-level experience in substation maintenance or construction

OR

• Completion of a Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Substation program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Valid DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire
• Valid Class A CDL or the ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the ability to occasionally bend stoop squat crouch climb ladders twist kneel balance and reach and rarely crawl; occasionally lift above-shoulder items weighing up to 50 lbs. and waist-high and knee-high items weighing up to 75 lbs.; occasionally push or pull items using force of up to 50 lbs. and rarely up to 125 lbs.; occasionally carry with one hand items weighing up to 50 lbs. or two hands items weighing up to 75 lbs. Occasionally use fine and gross hand manipulation when working with tools or equipment; occasionally use foot controls when driving. Job frequently requires working outdoors in adverse weather conditions and occasionally in confined spaces. Applicant must perform the essential functions of the position 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Immediately enroll in the Stations Technician Apprenticeship Program. Additional job and safety related training may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position requires extensive travel across Idaho Powers service area. The work schedule for this position may change week to week. Typical work schedule includes working four 10-hour days each week or working eight 10-hour days in back-to-back weeks. Each workday may be an out-of-town overnight stay. This position requires the ability to work overtime and weekends for emergencies when business need requires. Apprentices work in various conditions including confined spaces heights of over 80 feet and inclement weather.

Must abide by Idaho Power Companys safety rules and regulations. Complete required Company and safety training.

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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation gender identity genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability marital status and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa such as an H-1B visa.