Generation Technician

Idaho Power Company; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Power Company in Mountain Home, Idaho, seeks a Generation Technician to join our Combined Cycle Power Plant crew. You will design, install, maintain, and test power plant equipment and control systems, including SCADA, protective relays, and HVAC gear.

With minimal supervision, you will support Generation Specialists and lead electrical installation projects, requiring strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Valid driver's license is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in electronics or related field preferred.
• Completion of an OA-recognized apprenticeship or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in electrical/electronics/instrumentation/control or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, and test power plant equipment and control systems.
• Install and maintain communications, SCADA, protective relays, HVAC, and related electrical equipment.
• Provide technical support to Generation Specialists and lead electrical installation projects.

Skills

Electrical theory

Instrumentation & Controls

AC/DC control circuits

Water treatment analyzers

Troubleshooting & repair

PCs/PLCs/HMIs/SCADA/RTU

Low/medium voltage wiring

DCS (Siemens T-3000)

Protective relays

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in electronics or related field

Apprenticeship program (DOL recognized) or equivalent

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SCADA

PLC programming

Job description

Job Details

Application Deadline: 11/25/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions: 1

Job Type: Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $55.93 - 67.36 Hourly

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description

Idaho Power - located in Mountain Home, 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.

What does a Generation Technician do for us?

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.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Knowledge of:
  • 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)
• Preferred:
  • Distributed Control Systems (preferably Siemens' T-3000), Allen Bradley PLC, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System), and Protective Relays
• Skills in:
  • Reading and understanding P&ID's, wiring diagrams and schematics used by various equipment vendors
• Ability to:
  • Maintain high productivity with minimal supervision
  • Communicate effectively
  • Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment
  • Conflict resolution

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

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

Preferred

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

Experience

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

Licenses & Certifications

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 that time to be spent performing power plant related work. Requires ability to participate in on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Extended hours may be required during plant outages.

Competencies

• Collaborating
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Decision Making
• Initiating Action
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety Focus