Station Operator - GGS

Nebraska Public Power District

6d • $41 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Station Operator located at Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland, Nebraska.  Position closes December 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.   Position SummaryThis position is responsible for making rounds on plant equipment including the boilers, turbines, fans, air heaters, flyash removal systems, transformers, canal systems, outlying buildings, and all auxiliary equipment involved with these systems.

Requirements

• Incumbent must be recommended based on the Power Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) results.
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) and other work experience or demonstrated performance showing that the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Proven successful mechanical or electrical experience is preferred.
• Prior commercial power plant or other heavy industrial experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler, turbine-generator, and all auxiliary equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This includes making rounds and keeping accurate and detailed logs, inspecting, troubleshooting, and light mechanical work as needed for plant operation.
• Identify equipment problems and their impact to the operation of the plant. The station operator must then communicate these to the control room or shift leader clearly.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout of plant equipment per ES-OP02. This involves securing and starting equipment properly per Operating Guides, opening/closing valves, breakers, and switches.
• Follow all plant safety procedures including lockout/ tagout, operating guides, and personnel protection. Comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electricity Reliability Council (NERC), etc.
• Maintain eligibility and participate on the plant fire brigade.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights and holidays. During outages, plant emergencies, training, etc., expect the schedule to change depending on the needs of the department.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all operator and assigned training. Know and comply with expectations for this position as specified in the Gerald Gentleman Station (GGS) Expectations section.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.Incumbent is accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees