Journey Substation Technician

Nebraska Public Power District•Ogallala, NE

10d•$36 - $45

About The Position

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 here Position Summary These 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 NPPD office that you report to within 30 minutes of notification of a call out. Due to North American Electricity Reliability Council (NERC) regulatory requirements regarding medium substations, all Substation Technicians must obtain and maintain a satisfactory NERC background check. Education, Training and Experience Associate'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 NPPD or with another utility or electrical contractor that is considered an acceptable equivalent to the formal education options listed. Applicants hired external to NPPD 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. Substation Technician - Requires general substation proficiency (i.e. 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. Progression advances as follows: Apprentice Substation Technician - Entry-level position. Assists with responsibilities as defined in principle accountabilities of position. Substation Technician - Requires general substation proficiency (i.e. 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 defined in Decision-Making authority. Leads other levels of technicians in the 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.

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 NPPD 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 NPPD office that you report to within 30 minutes of notification of a call out.
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory NERC background check.
Maintain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) operator's license, switchman certification, and other certifications as required.
Must obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.
Knowledge of Computers, Software, and Test Equipment, and how they interface.

Responsibilities

Performing effective substation maintenance/testing and operation activities
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 Sub Transmission Substations
Design, configure, and install revenue and specialized metering
Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and repairing of equipment associated with Transmission, Sub Transmission, Distribution, Metering equipment
Perform testing on equipment in service without jeopardizing the stability of the system
Install, test, and maintain various substation equipment
Safely operating man-lifts, high reaches and substation vehicles
Install, test, and maintain various mobile substation equipment
Assist other Technicians in performing their duties as needed
Accountable for other duties as assigned

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.

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