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Helper - Substation Electrician

Omaha Public Power District Elkhorn, NE
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Responsibilities
 

Summary:

Assist electricians in construction, maintenance and operation of substation facilities.

 

Responsibility:

1. Assist electricians in the construction, maintenance and operation of substation facilities to ensure reliable electrical service to OPPD customers.
¿ Assists in the construction of transmission and distribution substations by installing and commissioning equipment used for power delivery by OPPD.  Work includes foundation installation, structural steel assembly, and general electrical construction.
¿ Assists in the maintenance of transmission and distribution substations by overhauling, troubleshooting, repairing and testing equipment of power equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, reclosers, and other equipment.
¿ Assists in the safe operation of transmission and distribution equipment used for power delivery by OPPD.
¿ Transports equipment and materials to and from worksites.
¿ Assists in the maintenance and operations of customer facilities and distribution facilities and equipment.
¿ Must be able to complete Substation Electrician Apprentice Program.
 

Qualifications

 

Required:

  • A two-year Associates degree in electrical theory or completion of an electrical apprenticeship program, or 4 years of work as an electrician is required for this position. 
  • Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver¿s License (CDL) within six months after hire.
  • Good mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be capable of progressing to Electrician, First Class.
  • Must be able to successfully pass background checks required to acquire access authorization for access to Offutt Air Force Base, etc.
  • Reside within a 35-mile radius of the Substation and System Protection Office

Desired:

  • Licensed electrician.

Closing Statement

 

Salary:

$33.21

Local 763

 

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 12th-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.

Org Marketing Statement

 

EOE:  Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

 

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 8, 2024. 

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

**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.

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Date Posted October 23, 2024
Date Closes December 22, 2024
Requisition 297692
Located In Elkhorn, NE
SOC Category 00-0000.00
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