Station Structural Technician - Apprentice or Journeyman Idaho Power : Idaho Category

Job Description:

Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for a Station Structural Technician Apprentice or Journeyman to join our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Construction crews. 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 Station Structural Technician Apprentice or Journeyman do for us?

They travel around Idaho Power's service territories to perform construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution, transmission lines/bus, and apparatus within substations. They install substation and power plant ground grids, foundations, structures, breakers, transformers, bus, high and low-voltage cables, and other apparatus.

Note:

This position may require working a hitch schedule (8 days on the job, 6 days off) every other week.

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.

• OSHA regulations, chemical safety, and electrical safety related work practices
• Rigging and fall protection
• Bucket truck and man lift rescue
• Utility system practices and field operation practices
• Substation and power plant construction, safety procedures, and maintenance techniques
• Safe operation of hand and power tools used in construction
• Structural and mechanical drawings (i.e. elevations, plans, sections, details)
• Heavy equipment operation (i.e. bucket truck, boom truck, backhoe, line bed, skid steer, and man lift)
• Power transformers, load tap changers, potential and current transformers, power circuit breakers, metal-clad switch gear, circuit switchers, disconnect and air brake switches, synchronous condensers, and series and shunt capacitors
• Proper use of transit, surveying practices, and laying out station foundation baselines and elevations
• Forming, pouring, and finishing of concrete
• Steel and aluminum welding
• Cutting torch
• Safe grounding practices and mitigation of induced voltage
• Specific control systems, schemes and equipment utilized in distribution and transmission voltage level systems
• Stations and power plant equipment installation adhering to internal Stations Engineering & Design and Stations Construction Specifications
• Personal computer use and basic software

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
• Problem identification, problem solving, and troubleshooting
• Operating test equipment
• Occasionally perform switching
• Regular trigonometry utilization
• Organization and time management

• Read and understand station drawings
• Properly correct and document changes to station drawings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work in a team environment, as well as independently and be self-motivated and flexible
• Work with a high degree of accountability
• Meet established project deadlines
• Apply established guidelines and use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems

• High school diploma or GED

• 2 or more years work experience in an electrical, mechanical, or industrial construction field

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Valid Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire
• Valid Class A CDL or the ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire