Apprentice Peaking Stn Tech - Sarpy County

Omaha Public Power District; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Peaking Station Technician Apprentice to support safe operation and maintenance of District facilities in Bellevue, NE. You will complete a three-year apprenticeship combining coursework and hands-on training, then finish station-specific and operations training for your location.

The program builds comprehensive technical skills and readiness to operate critical systems. Solid communication, teamwork, and a valid drivers license are required.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include HS diploma or GED and related post-secondary or military training.
• Associated degree or equivalent training in electronics/power plants.
• Armed Services or apprenticeship paths accepted.
• Production Operations Training or related apprenticeship accepted.
• Passing technical tests or equivalents required.

Responsibilities

• Perform orderly operation of generating units and equipment.
• Operate turbines or engines safely and in compliance.
• Establish clearances for maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of plant activities/status.
• Assist in writing work orders for equipment deficiencies.
• Assist with routine and preventive maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Troubleshoot, document, and correct equipment/system deficiencies.
• Maintain control systems and field instrumentation.
• Participate in housekeeping and equipment tests.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Valid driver9s license

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associated Degree in Electronics, Power Plants, or related field

Armed Services Formal Training Equivalent

Completion of Production Operations Training Program

Completion of related apprenticeship

Pass Technical Occupation Test or equivalent

Job description

Opportunity Profile

Perform essential duties that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment at the District¿s Peaking Stations and other facilities as needed. This role offers a structured career path: you will develop comprehensive technical skills by completing the three¿year Peaking Station Technician Apprenticeship Program, which includes formal coursework and hands¿on training aligned with established Apprenticeship Program Standards. Successful candidates will also complete all station¿specific training and the Operations Training Program required for their assigned location(s), ensuring full readiness to operate and maintain critical District systems.

Perform essential duties that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment at the District¿s Peaking Stations and other facilities as needed. This role offers a structured career path: you will develop comprehensive technical skills by completing the three¿year Peaking Station Technician Apprenticeship Program, which includes formal coursework and hands¿on training aligned with established Apprenticeship Program Standards. Successful candidates will also complete all station¿specific training and the Operations Training Program required for their assigned location(s), ensuring full readiness to operate and maintain critical District systems.

The Impact You Will Have

• Perform orderly operation of generating units and equipment at the Peaking Stations.
• Operate combustion turbines or reciprocating engines safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Establish proper clearance of equipment for safe, event-free maintenance activities.
• Maintain timely, accurate records that reflect plant activities/status.
• Assist in writing work orders due to equipment deficiencies.
• Assist with routine and preventive maintenance of all equipment, assist in major equipment maintenance, and support condition monitoring tasks, including routinely inspecting and testing the condition of equipment to assure proper function of all components.
• Troubleshoot, document, and correct equipment and systems deficiencies, and perform work associated with maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, document, and calibrate control systems and field instrumentation.
• Participate in and complete housekeeping duties to uphold station standards.
• Maintain test equipment and keep timely accurate records

What You Will Bring

Required:

• Education Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED AND
  • Associated Degree in Electronics, Power Plants, or related field OR
  • Armed Services Formal Training Equivalent OR
  • Completion of Production Operations Training Program OR
  • Completion of related apprenticeship, OR
  • Pass Technical Occupation Test or equivalent as determined by Human Capital
• Work Experience Requirements
  • 6 months experience as a helper (Only applies to Local 763 Peaking Station Tech Helpers) OR
  • 1 year experience in the operations group at the Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator ¿ Nuclear classification or above OR
  • 2 years¿ experience in OPPD maintenance craft as apprentice or above OR
  • 1 year experience operating at a combustion turbine or peaking station site OR
  • Armed Services references related to Instrument & Control type work experience OR
  • Related construction trades experience
• Craft Training Requirements
  • Instrument & Control Field Skills OR
  • Electronic Field Skills OR
  • Extensive Power Plant Systems Training
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver¿s license.
• High degree of mechanical and electrical aptitude

Desired:

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience
• Understanding of computer-controlled processes, drawings, logic diagrams, and schematics
• Experience in operating and maintaining combustion turbines or reciprocating engines

Salary/Wage Info

IBEW Local 763

$48.10 Hourly - Step 1

The OPPD Difference

Our Culture & Mission

At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people. Our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.

We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what is right because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.

We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact on families, the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.

If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you are in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too, which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.

Apply By: August 11, 2026

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability