Production Operations Helper - North Omaha Statn

Summary

This position will perform tasks necessary for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of auxiliary equipment for OPPD's generating units at North Omaha Station or Nebraska City Station. Responsibilities include generating work orders, performing surveillance checks and rounds, equipment isolation, equipment performance tests, and providing support for unit operational activities. Incumbent is required to complete all training and necessary steps to progress through classifications from Helper to Auxiliary Operator and eventually advancing to Equipment Operator within three (3) years.

• Support the ongoing and safe operations of OPPD's power generation plants, including water treatment, fire protection, intake structure systems, sewage lift, etc.
• Assist in properly removing units from and restoring units to service when authorized.
• Operate screen house and intake equipment and assist in all phases of operation as needed.
• Utilize operator fundamentals and apply human performance tools to all job activities and operational tasks while on shift.
• Support all equipment and system maintenance of OPPD's power generation plants.
• Assist in writing work orders due to equipment deficiencies.
• Prepare tagouts and system isolations of equipment as necessary/assigned.
• Inspect and provide log documentation of conditions and adjust temperature, flow, and pressure levels as needed.
• Participate in and complete housekeeping duties to uphold station standards.
• Participate as a member of the station's emergency response team including fire brigade and hazmat (Nebraska City Station).

• Formal education with a minimum of a certificate in power plant or process control technology.
• High school diploma/GED with two years of power plant, industrial operations, or military experience, including operating or maintaining large equipment and troubleshooting interrelated power plant systems.
• High degree of mechanical ability.

• 1st Grade City of Omaha Stationary Engineer License for North Omaha Station.

$34.54 hourly, Local 763 union representation.

Protected Veterans/Disability. Omaha Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at  on or before January 31, 2026. Recruiter:
Drew Ray –

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