Generation Technician - RICE Maintenance/Operations

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Application Deadline:

10/14/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

58.05-72.56

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in Mountain Home, Idaho — is looking for an Generation Technician to join our Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) maintenance and operations team. 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

 

What does a Generation Technician do for us?

With minimal to no supervision, they role designs, installs, maintains, and tests power plant equipment and control systems. Additionally, they install and maintain communications equipment, SCADA equipment, protective relays, telecommunications equipment, HVAC equipment, and miscellaneous electrical equipment as well as perform the necessary daily operating and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of the Reciprocating Engine Power Plant. They also provide technical resource support for Generation Specialists. Perform project and site leader duties for electrical installation projects.

 

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.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

·       Electrical theory fundamentals

·       Measurements

·       Control circuits

·       Solid-state theory

·       Application and operations knowledge

·       Programming and application of PCs, PLCs, GUIs, HMIs, and SCADA RTU's

·       Low and medium voltage wiring (up to 4160V)

Preferred:

o   Gas Operations: Distributed control systems, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System), and Protective Relays. Large engine control and tuning experience

Skills in:

·       Reading and understanding wiring diagrams and schematics used by various equipment vendors

Ability to:

·       Maintain high productivity with minimal supervision

·       Communicate effectively

·       Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment

·       Conflict resolution

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

·       High school diploma or GED

AND

·       Associate's degree in electronics

OR

·       Completion of a formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA)

OR

·       An equivalent combination of appropriate education, work, and military experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities

Experience:

·       5 years of work experience in electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control, control systems integration or a related field

Preferred:

o   2 years of experience in the technician field including electronics, instrumentation and control systems integration in a reciprocating engine power plant

Licenses & Certifications:

·       Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

·       Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire

·       Must complete IPC Thermal Operations Accreditation program within 18 months of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job requires the ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, ascend/descend ladders and stairs, twist, kneel, balance and reach. Must be able to occasionally lift shoulder-high and above items weighing up to 25 lbs. and rarely up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift waist-high and knee-high items weighing up to 50 lbs. and rarely up to 75 lbs. Occasionally use exertional force of up to 50 lbs. to push/pull items. Occasionally carry items with one hand weighing up to 50 lbs., or with two hands, items weighing up to 50 lbs. and rarely up to 75 lbs. Must be able to operate foot controls on vehicles; grasp tools and test equipment; and use fine motor skills on a computer keyboard. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others or property. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Physically able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The job requires the ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts (days and nights 7 days a week) at Bennett Mountain Expansion Plant in Mountain Home, Idaho or South Hills Plant in Milner. Requires the ability to respond to emergencies outside of and/or more than normal working hours within a 60-minute time frame. Ability to work scheduled overtime during major engine overhauls. Requires occasional travel with overnight stays. Job requires the employee to obtain and wear company provided and approved safety footwear and FR clothing.

Competencies:

Collaborating, Communication, Continuous Learning, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Safety Focus, Work Standards

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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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