Regional System Operator or Senior - Temporary

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Application Deadline:

01/08/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

06/25/2027

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$104,332.80 - $145,828.80 Annually

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Regional System Operator or Senior to join our Power Supply 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Regional System Operator do for us?

This individual creates and directs Issues switching orders involving the distribution system as it pertains to distribution and sub-transmission lines and substations to facilitate maintenance or restoration of power. The role requires using the Outage Management System (OMS) and SCADA to identify and resolve outages and service events. This individual maintains dispatching logs showing all switching and abnormal operating conditions of the distribution power system in our OMS model. Additionally, they operate distribution and Sub Transmission substations using OMS and SCADA system.

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:

- IPC dispatching and the IPC electrical distribution system

- Operation of SCADA and OMS

Skills in:

- Mathematics, calculators, computers

- Reading feeder maps

- Proper telephone and dispatch radio protocol

Preferred:

- Reading and understanding distribution feeder maps, transmission single lines and substation switching diagrams

- Following schematics in a digital format

Ability to:

- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

- Calculate line and feeder load

- Identify power switching locations and alternate routes for power

- Work well under pressure

- Control emotions in emergency situations

- Work closely with others

- Spend entire shift within confines of Dispatch area

- Work rotating shifts to provide 24-hour coverage 7 days/week

Preferred:

- Multi-task under stressful situations and make independent decisions bases on the evaluation of all available information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Regional System Operator:

Education:

- High school diploma or GED

Experience:

- 4 years of experience in utility trades (such as lines, stations, mobile workforce, generation system operations)

OR

- 2 years Electrical Utility dispatch operator experience

OR

- An equivalent combination of experience and training

Preferred:

- Experience in the operation of the electrical distribution system and the use of company computer systems and software such as Exchange, Outlook, Word, Excel, Passport, OMS and CLRIS

Senior Regional System Operator:

Education:

- High school diploma or GED

Experience:

- 5 years of experience in the operation of the electrical distribution system and/or Utility trades such as Lines, Substations, Mobile Workforce

OR

- An equivalent combination of experience and training

Preferred:

- Field experience as a lineman, troubleman, dispatch operator or stations technician

- Experience in the use of computer systems such as AutoCad, OMS and SCADA, EMS, Fieldsmart, ARC FM, PI, and a variety of GIS based Viewer applications

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. 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

Job requires some after hours, on-call support and rotating 11 to 13 hour shifts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job requires some after hours, on-call support and may require out of town travel and/or overnight stays.

Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal, regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job classification. In order for your current position to be held for your return, qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.

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Competencies:

Adaptability, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Planning and Organizing, Quality Orientation, Stress Tolerance

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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?

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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.

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