Hydro Plant Technician – Pre-Apprentice (Training)

idahopowercompany; Hagerman (ID); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Idaho Power in Hagerman, Idaho, is seeking three temporary Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialists to join our Hagerman plant maintenance crew. This training position will prepare you to operate and maintain a hydro plant and related equipment while learning in a team environment.

Under direct supervision you will assist with operating and maintaining the area, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and work toward promotion to Apprentice Generation Specialist.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or vocational certification preferred.
• 1 year of demonstrated maintenance or construction experience with at least 6 months in electrical generation, power plants, mechanical, hydraulic, or welding.
• Equivalent combination of education, work experience, or military training may apply.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Valid DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Generation Specialists in performing operating and maintenance functions essential for safe and efficient operation of the area, plant, and facilities.
• Complete assigned tasks, including preventive and corrective maintenance on the power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, parks, and other associated equipment as well as completing necessary upgrades.
• Demonstrate the aptitude to be promoted to an Apprentice Generation Specialist position via on-the-job evaluations, a skills assessment and performance evaluations.
• If aptitude is not sufficiently demonstrated, termination of employment will occur.
• Pre-Apprentices will be eligible to bid full-time, regular Apprentice Generation Specialist positions as they become available.

Skills

Basic electrical theory

Basic math

Power plant operation

Heavy equipment maintenance

Welding and fabrication

Computer systems operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or vocational certification

Job description

Idaho Power in Hagerman, Idaho, is seeking three temporary Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialists to join our Hagerman plant maintenance crew. This training position will prepare you to operate and maintain a hydro plant and related equipment while learning in a team environment.

Under direct supervision you will assist with operating and maintaining the area, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and work toward promotion to Apprentice Generation Specialist.