Power Plant Operator 1

Position: Power Plant Operator 1

Job Location: near Eden, Idaho

Wage: $29.68 – $37.09 per hour DOE

Hours: 40 hours per week

NOTE: Employees in this position (Nonexempt) are eligible for annual incentive awards (percentage of salary up to 10%) based on individual and company performance

Job Description

Ida-West Energy Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDACORP, Inc., operates nine jointly-owned hydroelectric power generation facilities. Ida-West Energy is seeking an on-site (no opportunity for remote-work) full-time Power Plant Operator 1 to work in our Wilson Lake Hydroelectric plant outside of Eden, Idaho. Under general direction and acting on own initiative and direction, the Power Plant Operator 1 will learn how to operate and maintain a hydroelectric plant and associated equipment, including being responsible for providing safe and efficient hydroelectric plant operations and performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and correcting plant equipment problems. Examples of duties include:

· Operates and maintains turbines, generators, pumps, and other auxiliary plant equipment

· Operates and maintains intakes, spillways, canals, trash racks, gates, and other related power plant equipment

· Operates control systems and monitors power plant equipment

· Takes readings of plant processes and maintaining daily records

· Responds to plant emergencies; troubleshoots plant equipment and takes corrective action

· Designs, fabricates, assembles, installs, and performs modifications to equipment

· Maintains compliance with company policies and procedures

· Performs work safely and brings safety hazards to attention of management

· Arranges for and coordinates contract work

· Identifies needed replacement parts and submits purchase requisition

· Understands cost related to individual performance

· Perform normal hydro plant housekeeping

Required Skills

Knowledge of:

· Basic electricity

· Mechanical and electrical operation

· Troubleshooting and repair of equipment

Skills in:

· Technical aptitude for basic electrical and mechanical principals

· Basic use of personal computers

· Demonstrated skills required in adaptability, effective interpersonal communication, contributing to team success, decision making, establish positive working relationships, initiating action, managing work (including time management), quality orientation and safety awareness

Ability to:

· Maintain high productivity with minimal supervision

· Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours

· Comply with on-call requirements (availability, fit for duty, etc.)

Minimum Requirements

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent

Prefer

o Trade school or technical training school

o Experience with electrical equipment, electrical controls and troubleshooting, mechanics, equipment operation, welding and pipefitting

Licenses/Certifications:

· Valid driver's license

Additional Requirements

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· Workweek will include working alternating weekends during generating season

· Position requires after hours on-call responsivities, on a rotating basis with the other operator

· Highly preferred to live within 30 minutes of the plant to respond to plant emergencies

Physical Ability

Perform heavy manual labor; work outdoors in inclement weather. Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds (i.e., tools, bearings, and bearing covers); frequently kneel and/or crawl in tight areas to perform work in generators; frequently bend or stoop to perform work inside power plant turbines; and perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume via Indeed.com.

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.

Ida-West Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.68 - $37.09 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person