Peaking Station Technician (Apprentice or Senior) Cass County Station

Required:

• Requires a high degree of mechanical and electrical aptitude, a knowledge of electronics, instrument functions and of electrical and control systems equivalent to that of a senior I&C technician. 
• Completion of the OPPD Operational training requirements for the specific Peaking Station location within one (1) year.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot computer-controlled processes, diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions, and understand and use drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, equipment procedures, and manuals. 
• Basic understanding of computer programming and PLC ladder logic. 
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver's license.

Desired:

• Advanced understanding of computer programming and PLC ladder logic desired.
• Experience in operating and maintaining combustion turbines.

At Omaha Public Power District, we’re passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12^th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE’RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We’re dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people’s lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We’re always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are—wherever you are— and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

EOE:  Protected Veterans/Disability

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before December 13, 2024. 

Recruiter: Andrew Ray - alray@oppd.com #LI-RA

This role will be filled commensurate on experience at the applicable (Technician or Apprentice level) based on the candidate's knowledge and experience. The position description used in this posting is representative of an Peaking Station Technician.