Generation Specialist Apprentice I or II - Hydro Operations

idahopowercompany; Bruneau (ID); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee incentive plan

401k employer-match

Pension plan

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Job summary

Idaho Power is looking for two Generation Specialist Apprentices to join CJ Strike and Shoshone Falls plant crews, gaining hands-on maintenance experience to ensure safe and reliable hydro power generation.

Apprentice I or II roles involve on-call duties, emergency response, and skill development in electrical theory, test equipment, and plant operations, with competitive pay and benefits including 401(k) and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic electrical theory and how to troubleshoot complex equipment.
• Ability to read prints, drawings and manuals for maintenance tasks.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics including geometry and algebra.
• Experience or training related to operation and maintenance of power plants.
• Ability to operate test equipment and monitor plant performance.
• Strong interpersonal communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hydro-power facilities and associated equipment.
• Respond to emergencies during and outside regular hours and take immediate corrective actions.
• Work on rotating on-call schedule and assist other operators when needed.
• Support safety, compliance and efficiency in plant operations.

Skills

Basic electrical theory

Print reading

Basic math

Operation of power plants

Operating test equipment

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Computer systems operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems (testing)

Job description

Application Deadline

10/06/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions: 2

Job Type: Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $35.79-$51.92

Job Description

Idaho Power is looking for two Generation Specialist Apprentices to join both our CJ Strike and Shoshone Falls plant crews. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho, and we're working hard to provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Generation Specialist I or II do for us?

The Generation Specialist Apprentice I or II position prepares future Generation Specialists to work independently and in a team environment with other Generation Specialists, performing preventative and corrective maintenance on the power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, dams, waterways and other associated equipment for the safe and efficient operation of hydro-electric power plants. They ensure necessary generation by performing routine tasks and maintenance under normal and emergency conditions while maintaining FERC, NERC, WECC, OSHA, EPA, and other compliance regulations.

A Generation Specialist Apprentice II also works to perform job duties in a rotating on-call schedule. They respond to emergency conditions of power plant and associated equipment during and outside regular business hours and takes immediate actions to rectify abnormal conditions. They identify requirements for emergency operations and develops emergency contingency plans. They also make routine decisions that affect large numbers of customers including the Northwest Grid and for equipment that have a large financial impact on IPC and its rate payers. They provide guidance and assistance for other operators and load serving operators.

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:

• Basic electrical theory and the function, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex equipment through use of prints, drawings, and instructional manuals
• Basic math including geometry, trigonometry and algebra

Skills in:

• Operation and maintenance of power plants
• Operating test equipment
• Print reading
• Operation of computer systems, software, and programs
• Effective interpersonal communication
• Conflict resolution

Ability to:

• Maintain high productivity
• Work with a high degree of accountability
• Use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems
• Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment
• Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Apprentice I

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Currently employed as an IPC Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist
• 1 year of demonstrated education/work experience in electrical, generation, or power plants
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, or military training

Licenses & Certifications:

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

Apprentice II

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Currently enrolled in IPC's Generation Apprenticeship Training Program with 6 months hydro power plant experience
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, or military training

Licenses & Certifications:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job will require occasional, physically strenuous work for long periods of time and in adverse weather conditions. Job requires the ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and into and out of vehicles, twist, kneel, balance and reach. Requires working from confined spaces and heights with the ability to operate and perform work from elevated positions up to 80 feet which may include work from ladders, elevated platforms, or open hatches/holes/cavities. Rarely lift shoulder-high and above items weighing up to 50 lbs.; rarely lift waist-high and knee-high items weighing up to 75 lbs. Occasionally use exertional force of up to 50 lbs. to push/pull items. Rarely carry with one hand items weighing up to 50 lbs. or items weighing up to 75 lbs. with two hands. Requires the ability to operate a vehicle. Must be able to grasp and hold simple hand tools and other materials and use fine motor skills to use a computer keyboard and handle small hand tools. Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property. The above is a summary of the