Generation Technician - Power Plant Operations

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

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.