Generation Technician Apprentice II or Journeyman

Idaho Power Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k employer-match

Pension plan

Employee incentive plan

Job summary

Idaho Power Company in Oxbow, Oregon, seeks a Generation Technician Apprentice II or Journeyman to join the Power Supply team. You will design, install, maintain, and test plant equipment and control systems, while supporting SCADA, relays, communications, and HVAC assets.

Ideal candidates have electronics training, hands-on field experience, and strong teamwork. On-call, travel and safety requirements apply; competitive pay and retirement benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with electronics training.
• Associate degree or apprenticeship in electronics preferred.
• Formal program or equivalent experience in electronics and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical theory

Instrumentation & Controls

AC/DC control circuits

Water treatment analyzers

Troubleshooting & repair

PCs, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, RTUs

Low/medium voltage wiring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in electronics

Formal apprenticeship (OA) or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

HMIs

RTUs

Job description

## Generation Technician Apprentice II or JourneymanApply: Oxbow, OR: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0004978## *\\*\\*If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the* *Employee Portal.***Application Deadline:**10/26/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time**# of Positions:**1**Job Type:**Regular**Job End Date:****Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Pay Range:**$46.44-$67.36**Minimum Age Requirement:****Job Description:**Idaho Power — located in Oxbow, Oregon — is looking for a *Generation Technician Apprentice II or Journeyman* to join our Power Supply team. 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.**What does a Generation Technician Apprentice II or Journeyman do for us?**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.**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)**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****Apprentice II****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, or military experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities**Experience:**· 3 years of work experience in electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control, or a related field**Licenses & Certifications:**· Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position· Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire· Must have a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire**Journeyman****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:**o 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· DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire· Must have a Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire**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.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, Stress Tolerance, Work Standards