Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist - Hydro Maintenance

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal. Application Deadline: 10/25/2023 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time # of Positions: 2 Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Job End Date: 12/05/2025 Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $31.11 Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Job Description: Idaho Power — located in Hagerman, Idaho — is looking for Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialists to join our Hagerman plant crews. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We’re working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers’ lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon. What does a Pre-Apprentice Generation Specialist do for us? This is a temporary training position designed to prepare future Generation Specialists for work in a team-based environment. These individuals will learn how to operate hydro plant equipment such as turbines, generators, governors, pumps, air compressors, cranes, and hoists. They work with and assist Generation Specialists in performing preventative and corrective maintenance on the power facilities, buildings, hatcheries, roads, and parks. They ensure necessary generation by performing manual switching and operation in the event of an emergency (i.e., failure of automated generation dispatch systems) while following FERC and other regulations. Pre-Apprentices must demonstrate the aptitude to be promoted to an Apprentice Generation Specialist position. Aptitude will be demonstrated through on-the-job evaluations, skills assessments, and performance evaluations. If aptitude is not sufficiently demonstrated, termination of employment may occur. Pre-Apprentices will be eligible to bid full-time, permanent Apprentice Generation Specialist positions as they become available. If unsuccessful in obtaining an Apprentice position within 24 months of hire, they will be released from employment. 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. REQUIRED SKILLS Knowledge of: Basic electricity and the function, operation, troubleshooting and repair of complex equipment using drawings and instructional manuals Basic math including geometry, trigonometry and algebra Skills in: Operation and/or maintenance of power plants Inspection and maintenance of heavy equipment Basic welding and fabrication Basic computing Basic electrical Personal communication, interactive teamwork, and conflict resolution Ability to: Maintain high productivity with minimal supervision Work with a high degree of accountability Use good judgement and initiative in resolving work problems Perform heavy manual labor in adverse conditions Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours and perform other duties/tasks as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High school diploma or GED Preferred: Associates degree or vocational certification in related area Experience: 1 year demonstrated experience in mechanical, maintenance or construction field with at least 6 months of direct experience in electrical, generation, power plants, mechanical, hydraulic, or welding that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities OR An equivalent combination of education, work experience, or military training Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This job will require occasional, physically strenuous work for long periods of time and in adverse conditions. Job requires the ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, climb into and out of vehicles, twist, kneel, balance and reach, and climb multiple flights of stairs. Occasionally lifting items weighing 75 lbs. shoulder height and above; occasionally lifting items weighing up to 100 lbs. waist high and knee high. Occasionally using exertional force up to 50 lbs. to push/pull cable, etc.; Occasionally carrying items weighing up to 100 lbs. with two hands and occasionally carrying items weighing up to 75 lbs. with one hand. Requires the ability to operate a vehicle. Must be able to grasp and hold simple hand tools and testing equipment and use fine motor skills to use a computer keyboard, test equipment, and replace parts. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation, the Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate exam. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 18 years of age. Competencies: Adaptability, Applied Learning, Building Customer Loyalty, Collaborating, Communication, Managing Work, Quality Orientation, Safety Focus __________________________________ Need Assistance Completing Your Application? Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email: jobs@idahopower.com 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 reliable, affordable, clean energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. Our nearly 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 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 toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045. We hope you’ll join us. Contact Information Phone: 208-388-2965 Email: jobs@idahopower.com Fax: 208-388-6695 Idaho Power Company Recruiting Office P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 83707 Important Information Your Rights as an Applicant Careers FAQs Benefits of Working for Idaho Power Return to Careers Home

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