Generation Technician

Idaho Power Company; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee incentive plan

401k with company match

Pension plan

Job summary

Idaho Power is seeking a Generation Technician to join the Mountain Home Combined Cycle Power Plant crew. You will design, install, maintain, and test power plant equipment and control systems, including SCADA and communications equipment.

The role involves leading project tasks and providing technical support for specialists. With competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement, you will work with a team dedicated to safe, reliable energy delivery across Idaho and Oregon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and electronics-related education or training.
• 5 years of related work experience preferred.
• Willingness to participate in on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to read P&ID, wiring diagrams, schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, and test power plant equipment and control systems.
• Install and maintain communications, SCADA, relays, and HVAC equipment.
• Provide technical support for Generation Specialists and lead project/site duties.
• Work with minimal supervision and collaborate in a team-based environment.
• Respond to emergencies and work extended hours during outages.

Skills

Electrical theory fundamentals

Instrumentation & Controls

AC and DC Control circuits

Water Treatment Analyzers

Troubleshooting and repair of instru &

Programming and application of PCs,PLC

Low and medium voltage wiring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in electronics

Completion of a formal apprenticeship training program

Equivalent education/work/military experience

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

Tools

Siemens T-3000

Allen Bradley PLC

CEMS

Protective Relays

Job description

If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal. 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:

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.

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.

Knowledge

• 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)
• 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 AND 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. Must be able to respond and live within the assigned boundaries for the region in a 60-minute time frame. Able to multiple work locations for Gas Operations (Langley Gulch, Danskin, and Bennett Mountain Power Plant). Job requires the employee to obtain and wear company provided and approved safety footwear and FR clothing.

Competencies

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

EEO Statement

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer We're 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.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West. We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.