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Omaha Public Power District

Production Operations Helper - Nebraska City Station

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Job Description

Opportunity Profile This position will perform tasks necessary for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of auxiliary equipment for OPPD's generating units at North Omaha Station or Nebraska City Station. This includes generating work orders, performing surveillance checks and rounds, equipment isolation, equipment performance tests, and providing support for unit operational activities. Incumbent is required to complete all training and necessary steps to progress through classifications from Helper to Auxiliary Operator and eventually advancing to Equipment Operator within three (3) years. The Impact You Will Have Support the ongoing and safe operations of OPPD's power generation plants to include but not be limited to: water treatment, fire protection, intake structure systems, sewage lift, etc. Assist in properly removing units from and restoring units to service when authorized. Operate screen house and intake equipment and assist in all phases of operation as needed. Utilize operator fundamentals and apply human performance tools to all job activities and operational tasks while on shift. Supports all equipment and system maintenance of OPPD's power generation plants. Assist in writing work orders due to equipment deficiencies. Prepare tagouts and system isolations of equipment as necessary/assigned. Inspect and provide log documentation of conditions and adjust temperature, flow, and pressure levels as needed. Participate in and complete housekeeping duties to uphold station standards. Participate as a member of the station's emergency response team including fire brigade and hazmat (Nebraska City Station).

What You Will Bring Required:

Formal education with a minimum of a certificate in power plant or process control technology or High school diploma/GED with two years power plant, industrial operations, or military experience to include operating or maintaining large equipment and troubleshooting interrelated power plant systems. High degree of mechanical ability Salary/Wage Info IBEW Local 763 $35.92 Hourly The OPPD Difference Our Culture & Mission At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people. Our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously. We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what is right because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver.

Our goal is simple:

provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come. We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact on families, the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere. If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you are in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too, which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region. Ready to apply?

Apply By:

October 1, 2026 When you apply, be sure your resume highlights the skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.

EOE:
Protected Veterans/Disability Recruiter:

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

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PLEASE NOTE

•- Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance