Hydro Plant Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Nebraska Public Power District; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Public Power District is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Technician to operate and maintain hydro turbines, generators, governors and related equipment, supporting hydro and water system projects. The role includes troubleshooting, field service, and on-call duties with travel as needed.

Qualified candidates typically have a two-year technical associate degree with 3 years in an industrial setting, or a high school diploma with substantial technician experience.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in a technical discipline and 3 years of experience in an industrial setting, or equivalent military training.
• High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a mechanical/electrical technician in an industrial setting or related training.
• Mechanical, electrical and electronics, certified switching, SCADA and control systems, hydro plant operation or maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain hydro turbines, generators, governors and associated equipment.
• Locate and correct electrical and mechanical problems within hydro plants, hydraulic canal system gates and operators and associated shops and buildings.
• Design, purchase, build, install, troubleshoot and tune PLC controllers for SCADA sites.
• Program, build graphics, install software, download alarm history and manage internet/intranet system readings.
• Travel as necessary including overnight work assignments to support Water System/Renewable Energy team needs.

Skills

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PLC

SCADA

RTU

SAP

Job description

Nebraska Public Power District is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Technician to operate and maintain hydro turbines, generators, governors and related equipment, supporting hydro and water system projects. The role includes troubleshooting, field service, and on-call duties with travel as needed.

Qualified candidates typically have a two-year technical associate degree with 3 years in an industrial setting, or a high school diploma with substantial technician experience.