Instrument & Control Technician

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

Job summary

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for an Instrument & Control Technician located at Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland, Nebraska. The position reports to the Instrument & Control Manager and closes November 23, 2026.

Safely maintain and repair instrumentation, controls, DCS, and related monitoring systems. Include calibration, testing, record keeping, and routine maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associates Degree in Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronics or related field, and 3 years of I&C Technician experience.
• Equivalent military training with 3 years of I&C Technician experience in industry.
• HS diploma/GED plus 5 years I&C experience or apprenticeship in I&C.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair DCS-related equipment, tune, configure, maintain databases, generate reports, and replace faulty modules.
• Calibrate, test and maintain environmental monitoring systems per EPA/NDEE/NRD requirements.
• Monitor, tune and repair integrated control systems to maximize reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and verify configuration of instruments (transmitters, meters, controllers, etc).
• Maintain detailed equipment history on instrumentation and control systems.
• Program/configure station PLCs using vendor software.
• Configure, test, and maintain remote Canopy systems for equipment control and monitoring.
• Maintain plant communications and emergency warning systems.
• Maintain various security systems per NERC and security regulations.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Calibration

Education

AA in E/E/Mechatronics

Equivalent military training

HS diploma + 5 yrs I&C

Tools

PLC programming software

SCADA/DCS configuration

Canopy/Telemetry tools

Job description

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Instrument & Control Technician located at Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland, Nebraska. Position closes November 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. This position will report to the Instrument & Control Manager.

Position Summary

Safely maintain and repair the instrumentation, controls, computers, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and various supervisory/safety related controls systems associated with Gerald Gentleman Station. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of equipment that monitors and controls federal, state and local regulated systems. Provide detailed record keeping and database management associated with the equipment.

Education, Training And Experience

• Incumbent must be recommended based on the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) results.
• Two-year Associates Degree in Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronics discipline or related field, and 3 years of experience as an I&C Technician in an industrial setting
• OR
• Equivalent military training, and 3 years of experience as an I&C Technician in an industrial setting
• OR
• High School diploma/GED and either: 1) a minimum of 5 years of experience as an I&C Technician an industrial setting, or 2) completion of an I&C Technician apprentice program, or 3) other work experience or demonstrated performance indicating that the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties of the position.

Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment associated with a Distributive Control System (DCS), including tuning, configuration, maintaining process databases, generating reports, diagnosing system problems, and replace/restore faulty modules within various integrated controls systems.
• Calibrate, test, configure, and maintain the various environmental monitoring systems within the operation of GGS, in accordance with regulations set forth by various regulatory agencies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE), and Nebraska Natural Resources District (NRD). Provide detailed record keeping directly related to the maintenance and repair of associated equipment.
• Provide problem-solving skills to monitor, tune, and repair various integrated control systems that automatically operate critical station equipment to maximize station reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and verify the proper configuration of various process control instrumentation, such as transmitters, meters, controllers, indicators, analyzers, actuators, positioners, motor operated valves, etc.
• Maintain detailed equipment history on instrumentation and control systems.
• Program/configure the station's programmable logic controllers utilizing application software from various manufacturers.
• Configure, test, and maintain radio control "Canopy" systems for remote controlling equipment, and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain and repair plant communications and emergency warning systems.
• Maintain various communication and security systems in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Commission (NERC), cyber and physical security regulations.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
• Integrity/Excellence
• Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
• Safety

Salary Information

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In 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.

Pay Grade - 13 Hourly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $41.91 - $52.39

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer