Omaha Public Power District · 1 day ago
Apprentice Peaking Stn Tech - Standing Bear Lake Station
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$46.25/hr - $46.25/hr
1+ years expOmaha Public Power District is a major public power utility serving over 850,000 people. They are seeking an Apprentice Peaking Station Technician to perform safe and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment at their Peaking Stations while completing a three-year apprenticeship program.
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Responsibilities
Perform orderly operation of generating units and equipment at the Peaking Stations
Operate combustion turbines or reciprocating engines safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
Establish proper clearance of equipment for safe, event-free maintenance activities
Maintain timely, accurate records that reflect plant activities/status
Assist in writing work orders due to equipment deficiencies
Assist with routine and preventive maintenance of all equipment, assist in major equipment maintenance, and support condition monitoring tasks, including routinely inspecting and testing the condition of equipment to assure proper function of all components
Troubleshoot, document, and correct equipment and systems deficiencies, and perform work associated with maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, document, and calibrate control systems and field instrumentation
Participate in and complete housekeeping duties to uphold station standards
Maintain test equipment and keep timely accurate records
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED AND
Associated Degree in Electronics, Power Plants, or related field OR
Armed Services Formal Training Equivalent OR
Completion of Production Operations Training Program OR
Completion of related apprenticeship, OR
Pass Technical Occupation Test or equivalent as determined by Human Capital
6 months experience as a helper (Only applies to Local 763 Peaking Station Tech Helpers) OR
1 year experience in the operations group at the Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator – Nuclear classification or above OR
2 years' experience in OPPD maintenance craft as apprentice or above OR
1 year experience operating at a combustion turbine or peaking station site OR
Armed Services references related to Instrument & Control type work experience OR
Related construction trades experience
Instrument & Control Field Skills OR
Electronic Field Skills OR
Extensive Power Plant Systems Training
Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
A valid driver's license
High degree of mechanical and electrical aptitude
Preferred
Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience
Understanding of computer-controlled processes, drawings, logic diagrams, and schematics
Experience in operating and maintaining combustion turbines or reciprocating engines
Company
Omaha Public Power District
Omaha Public Power District is a public electric utility in the state of Nebraska.
1001-5000 employees
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