Apprentice/Technician/Journey Substation Technician

Nebraska Public Power District • Kearney, NE

13d • $39 - $58

About The Position

Apprentice/Technician/Journey Substation Technician
Location - Kearney, NE Kearney Operations Center
Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!
By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.
Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.
Get to know us more herePosition SummaryThese positions are directly responsible and accountable for performing effective substation maintenance/testing and operation activities required for safely keeping the lights on for the assigned area. Responsibilities include installation, checkout, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operation of electrical equipment, frequent travel, overnight stays, respond to after-hours trouble calls, and responding to emergencies.
Assignment to one of these positions and a condition of continued employment will be the ability to arrive from your residence to the
District office that you report to within 30 minutes of notification of a callout.
Due to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) regulatory requirements regarding medium substations, all substation technicians must obtain and maintain a satisfactory NERC background check.
Education, Training and ExperienceAssociate's degree in electro-mechanical, electronics, electrical technology.
OR
An associate's degree or certificate of completion from an approved community college or correspondence school in a related field.
OR
Have substation technician experience within
the District
or with another utility or electrical contractor that is considered an acceptable equivalent to the formal education options listed.
Applicants hired external to the District will be placed into the T&D Substation Technician Progression Program based on previous experience and education.
Training/Progression: Job levels within the substation technician positions are based on a series of evaluations to determine advancing levels of proficiency and accountability.
Progression advances are as follows:
Apprentice Substation Technician - Entry level position. Assists with responsibilities as defined in principle accountabilities of this position.
Substation Technician - Requires general substation proficiency (such as, switching, grounding, clearances, etc.). Completes requirements for general substation maintenance and operation as outlined in the training progression program, and performs responsibilities as defined in principle accountabilities. This position assists in making decisions as defined in Decision Making Authority.
Journey Substation Technician - Requires specialized competencies; responsibilities based on business need. Completes requirements for specialized Journey level as outlined in the training progression program and is responsible for making decisions as outlined in the Decision Making Authority. Leads other levels of technicians in absence of the supervisor. Provides training for other technicians. Provides oversight of projects. Ensures all technicians perform safely and utilize all available human performance tools.
Senior Substation Technician must be certified as Substation Journey in one of
the Substation Technician disciplines (Protection
and Control, Metering, Equipment Maintenance). The Senior Technician will be determined through the interview process.
Technicians may obtain multiple Journey certifications and/or specialized Substation Technician classifications with Substation Manager approval.
Prior Related Experience (Journey or Above)
A total of
five years of combined experience at the Apprentice Substation Technician and Substation levels is the minimum requirement for progression to the Journey Substation Technician position (as outlined in the Substation Technician Progression Program).Licenses and/or CertificationsMaintain commercial driver's license (CDL), switchman certification, and other certifications, as required. Must obtain and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in electro-mechanical, electronics, electrical technology.
• An associate's degree or certificate of completion from an approved community college or correspondence school in a related field.
• Substation technician experience within the District or with another utility or electrical contractor that is considered an acceptable equivalent to the formal education options listed.
• Ability to arrive from your residence to the District office that you report to within 30 minutes of notification of a callout.
• Obtain and maintain a satisfactory NERC background check.
• Maintain commercial driver's license (CDL), switchman certification, and other certifications, as required.
• Must obtain and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Performing effective substation maintenance/testing and operation activities required for safely keeping the lights on for the assigned area.
• Installation, checkout, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operation of electrical equipment
• Frequent travel
• Overnight stays
• Respond to after-hours trouble calls
• Responding to emergencies.
• Perform acceptance and diagnostic testing of substation components associated with transmission and subtransmission substations.
• Design, configure, and install revenue and specialized metering.
• Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and repairing of equipment associated with transmission, subtransmission, distribution, and metering equipment.
• Perform testing on equipment in service without jeopardizing the stability of the system.
• Install, test, and maintain various substation equipment.
• Install, test, and maintain various mobile substation equipment.
• Assist other technicians in performing their duties, as needed.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.
• Incumbent is responsible for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.
• NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.
• Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree