Planner/Station Storekeeper - Production

Nebraska Public Power District • Beatrice, NE

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About The Position

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Planner/Station Storekeeper - Production located at Beatrice Power Station in Beatrice, Nebraska.  Position closes February 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. 

This position will report to the Planning, Scheduling & Warehouse Manager.Position SummaryThe Planner/Station Storekeeper’s responsibilities include developing work packages, optimal sequencing of work order operations, identifying concurrent work opportunities, acquiring parts, and supporting all aspects of the performance and reliability optimization efforts. They are also responsible for materials management activities, such as material receiving, storage and handling, as well as accuracy of the warehouse inventory and stores issues. In addition, this position may be required to coordinate maintenance/contractor work.

Requirements

• BA or BS Degree (preferably in a technical field) and a minimum of 2 years’ experience as described below (OR) Associates Degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 4 years’ experience as described below (OR) High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 8 years’ experience as described below.
• Experience in operations, maintenance, electrical, instrument and control, engineering, planning, scheduling, warehousing, or inventory management.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency with automated planning, scheduling, and understanding use of NPPD human performance tools is preferred.
• Demonstrated broad based understanding of work management processes and overall integration of NPPD's key enabling processes (Work Management, Logistics (Materials Management), Financial / Controlling, and Human Resources) is preferred.
• Extensive experience in applicable business unit discipline is preferred.
• Note: Other work experience or demonstrated performance indicating that the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties may be substituted for the specific years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop/process preventive maintenance plans designed to ensure equipment reliability, and/or execute safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• Analyze job requirements, including job hazard analysis, associated with each assigned notification. Determine materials, equipment, labor, permits, post-maintenance testing and other items or resources necessary to complete work
• Develop/process work execution plans designed to meet safety, quality, cost and timeliness objectives using approved maintenance and operation strategies. Apply lessons learned from previously completed and similar work. Strive for continued personal and overall process improvement. Coordinate planning activities with other NPPD work groups and external vendors. Actively participate in group meetings, feedback sessions, etc. Develop, review and revise work management guidelines, standards and task lists, as necessary.
• Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the various crafts and Operations departments
• Review the material transactions daily for new parts, reservations and other inventory-related activities. Confirm that items ordered are valid, active inventory, available and within minimum / maximum targets. Resolve discrepancies with the requesting department
• Accurately record transactions in the Logistics system to ensure inventory record integrity. Issue direct charges for items not managed by the system. Maintain historical files of critical inventory transactions. Receive incoming materials delivered by carriers or NPPD trucks. Inspect materials for damage and file claims when material is damaged. Verify that orders are complete; generate received reports; and label and put material into inventory. Deliver material to customers when requested. Coordinate material and inventory management activities for investment recovery and hazardous materials. Activities may also include leaded and unleaded gas, on-road and off-road diesel, gas bottles, and other materials
• Print inventory cycle count sheets, count inventory, review inventory counts and reconcile cycle count discrepancies. Recommend changes to internal procedures to improve inventory accuracy
• Administer the District and plant stores policies, procedures, and practices
• Direct the day-to-day warehousing activity (as applicable). Must be able to operate, and train others to operate all warehouse equipment
• Work extended work weeks (60 to 84 hours per week) and irregular hours, including holidays, weekends, and night shift as needed, primarily in support of (but not exclusive to) station outages and emergencies.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED