Apprentice​/Technician​/Journey Substation Construction Technician

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York, NE, US,

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Apprentice/Technician/Journey Substation Construction Technician located at York Operations Center
in York
, Nebraska., at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Substation Construction Technician positions are responsible and accountable for the construction and maintenance of NPPD's worksites, such as substations and other associated electrical equipment within T&D Operations. Functions include climbing steel towers, layout of substation and other worksites, building concrete forms, placing and finishing concrete, installing electrical equipment, assembling steel structures and towers related to the construction, modification, and maintenance of Operations infrastructure (for example, substations).

Responsibilities include frequent travel, overnight stays, and responding to emergencies. These Technicians will also assist in storm restoration as needed. They need the ability to run heavy equipment including mobile cranes, highway diggers, and large cranes.

Due to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) regulatory requirements regarding medium substations, a satisfactory NERC background check may be required.

All Levels:

Entry level position, which requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

OR

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 is preferred.

OR

Applicants, hired external to NPPD, will be placed into the Operations Construction Technician Progression Program based on previous experience and education.

Journey Substation Construction Technician:
Must have achieved Substation Construction Technician status with NPPD.

Apprentice Substation Construction Technician:
Two years construction type work required.

Substation Construction Technician:
Experience required as outlined in the Construction Technician Progression Program. Applicants hired external to NPPD will be placed into the Operations Construction Technician Progression Program based on previous experience and education.

Journey/Senior Substation Construction Technician: A total of five years' combined experience at the Apprentice Substation Construction Technician and Substation Construction Technician levels is the normal minimum requirement for progression to the Journey Substation Construction Technician (as outlined in the CSD Operations Construction Technician Progression Program).Equivalent experience outside of NPPD will also be considered.

All Levels:
Must maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation/automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) and first aid certifications. Obtain commercial driver's license (CDL) within six months and maintain CDL. Must obtain other certifications as required for the position.

Lay out Operations worksite (for example, substation), and other work according to drawings and specifications. Build concrete forms, placeand finish concrete to meet specifications. Place rebar and anchor bolts as required.

Interpret one-line electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings

Be familiar with and apply chemicals under proper and safe conditions for vegetation management of Operations worksites.

Maintain favorable public relations with property owners, other District personnel, business establishments, and customers.

Assemble and erect steel structures, towers, and substation equipment stands using proper rigging and safety procedures required to maintain a safe and secure Operations infrastructure. Install electrical equipment, transformers, breakers, underground cable, ground field, etc.

Assemble, mount, and adjust substation switches. Install substation bus work and conductor and connect substation equipment.

Safely operate and maintain skid loaders, trenchers, mobile and hydraulic aerial equipment, and other heavy equipment associated with construction.

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for  addition to the base salary range listed below, 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. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Apprentice Substation Construction Technician non-exempt pay grade 10: $39.29/hour

Substation Construction Technician non-exempt pay grade 12: $47.15/hour

Journey Substation Construction Technician non-exempt pay grade 13: $56.06/hour

Travel Required: More than 75% (With frequent overnight…