Load Serving Operator Trainee - Idaho Power Company
Boise, ID
About the Job
_If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the_ _Employee Portal (https://www.myworkday.com/idahopowercompany/d/task/12709$9.htmld) ._
Application Deadline:
01/19/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Regular
Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay Range:
50.16 - 60.42 Hourly
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a _Load Serving Operator (LSO) Trainee_ to join our 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 safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate.
What does a Load Serving Operator Trainee do for us?
Under direct supervision, this individual may assume responsibility for the safe, efficient, reliable, and secure operation of the Idaho Power Company transmission system and generation resources. This includes coordinating operation of combustion turbine, hydro, wind, solar, geothermal, and coal fired thermal power plants. Additionally, this position is intended to provide a career path to the LSO-Generation Dispatcher, LSO-Balancing, LSO-Interchange and LSO-Reliability Operator classifications ( _$135,366.40 - $169,208.00 annually_ ) _._ Progression through the job families is required. The successful candidate will be cross trained on the desks of Generation Dispatcher, Transmission Scheduling, Balancing Authority, and/or System Transmission Operations.
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:
+ Basic electrical theory, mathematics, and utility systems operation
+ Function and operating characteristics for transmission lines and substation equipment
+ Departmental equipment and computer systems including Energy Management Systems, SCADA, and
+ Safety standards
Preferred:
+ Electric transmission system operation
Skills in:
+ Oral and written communication
+ Basic personal computer software applications
Preferred:
+ Advanced PC application skills
Ability to:
+ Accept a high degree of responsibility
+ Function effectively under pressure
+ Understand, retain, and utilize information regarding the status, characteristics, and capacities of transmission equipment
+ Perform well in a rotating shift schedule
+ Work well in a team environment that requires each team member to be a highly self-motivated, active participant
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
+ High school diploma or GED
Preferred:
+ Advanced math and electrical theory background
Experience:
+ 3 years of experience in transmission, distribution, power plant, power utility operations or related area
Preferred:
+ 3 years of experience in Grid Control Center/Generation Dispatch operation experience
Licenses & Certifications:
+ Will be required to pass the NERC System Operator Certification exam within 6 months of hire date
Preferred:
+ NERC System Operator Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. This position requires the ability to perform well in a rotating shift schedule and the ability to concentrate intensely for periods of 30 minutes to one hour 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
The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete scheduled compliance training and submit to periodic background investigations as mandated by NERC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job may require occasional overnight travel. Successful applicant will be required to pass the NERC dispatcher certification test within 6 months of hire date. Includes completing written courses, attending classroom training including WECC sessions, and receiving on-the-job training in power system operation and control. Job may require substantial home study for some applicants depending on familiarity with application of NERC Standards and testing ability.
#IPC1
Competencies:
Adaptability, Communication, Continuous Learning, Decision Making, Information Monitoring, Initiating Action, Innovation, Planning and Organizing, Stress Tolerance
__________________________________
_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 (https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/) . 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 (https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/your-rights-as-an-applicant/)
Careers FAQs
Benefits of Working for Idaho Power (https://docs.idahopower.com/pdfs/Careers/Benefits_Summary.pdf#page=2)
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Application Deadline:
01/19/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Regular
Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay Range:
50.16 - 60.42 Hourly
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a _Load Serving Operator (LSO) Trainee_ to join our 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 safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate.
What does a Load Serving Operator Trainee do for us?
Under direct supervision, this individual may assume responsibility for the safe, efficient, reliable, and secure operation of the Idaho Power Company transmission system and generation resources. This includes coordinating operation of combustion turbine, hydro, wind, solar, geothermal, and coal fired thermal power plants. Additionally, this position is intended to provide a career path to the LSO-Generation Dispatcher, LSO-Balancing, LSO-Interchange and LSO-Reliability Operator classifications ( _$135,366.40 - $169,208.00 annually_ ) _._ Progression through the job families is required. The successful candidate will be cross trained on the desks of Generation Dispatcher, Transmission Scheduling, Balancing Authority, and/or System Transmission Operations.
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:
+ Basic electrical theory, mathematics, and utility systems operation
+ Function and operating characteristics for transmission lines and substation equipment
+ Departmental equipment and computer systems including Energy Management Systems, SCADA, and
+ Safety standards
Preferred:
+ Electric transmission system operation
Skills in:
+ Oral and written communication
+ Basic personal computer software applications
Preferred:
+ Advanced PC application skills
Ability to:
+ Accept a high degree of responsibility
+ Function effectively under pressure
+ Understand, retain, and utilize information regarding the status, characteristics, and capacities of transmission equipment
+ Perform well in a rotating shift schedule
+ Work well in a team environment that requires each team member to be a highly self-motivated, active participant
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
+ High school diploma or GED
Preferred:
+ Advanced math and electrical theory background
Experience:
+ 3 years of experience in transmission, distribution, power plant, power utility operations or related area
Preferred:
+ 3 years of experience in Grid Control Center/Generation Dispatch operation experience
Licenses & Certifications:
+ Will be required to pass the NERC System Operator Certification exam within 6 months of hire date
Preferred:
+ NERC System Operator Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. This position requires the ability to perform well in a rotating shift schedule and the ability to concentrate intensely for periods of 30 minutes to one hour 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
The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete scheduled compliance training and submit to periodic background investigations as mandated by NERC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job may require occasional overnight travel. Successful applicant will be required to pass the NERC dispatcher certification test within 6 months of hire date. Includes completing written courses, attending classroom training including WECC sessions, and receiving on-the-job training in power system operation and control. Job may require substantial home study for some applicants depending on familiarity with application of NERC Standards and testing ability.
#IPC1
Competencies:
Adaptability, Communication, Continuous Learning, Decision Making, Information Monitoring, Initiating Action, Innovation, Planning and Organizing, Stress Tolerance
__________________________________
_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 (https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/) . 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 (https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/your-rights-as-an-applicant/)
Careers FAQs
Benefits of Working for Idaho Power (https://docs.idahopower.com/pdfs/Careers/Benefits_Summary.pdf#page=2)
Return to Careers Home
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