Renewable Energy Technician Intern

Renewable Energy Technician Intern

Salary - $24.80 per hour

Location - Ainsworth, NE Ainsworth Wind Facility

Employment Type : Part-Time

Posting Date : January 27, 2025

Closing Date : February 16, 2025

Nebraska Public Power District is hiring ! Join our team as a Renewable Energy Technician Intern and become an important part of our NPPD story. We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century. We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation. Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That's NPPD...the Power of People.

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Position Summary

The Internship's function is to learn and mentor from experienced Renewable Energy Technicians in the field for a period of time starting approximately May 19, 2025 through August 15, 2025 (approximate dates only, schedule will be based on school calendar).

Education, Training and Experience

Incumbents must have successfully completed their first year of school in the Renewable Energy (Wind) program at Northeast Community College and must be required to complete an internship as part of the curriculum requirement of the program. Incumbent will be required to complete a background check, physical, and drug screen prior to starting with the District.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Internship student will operate and perform maintenance on wind turbines, generators, governors, gearboxes, and associated equipment. Locate and correct electrical and mechanical problems within the NPPD wind turbine facilities. Perform, and on occasion, supervise the construction, maintenance, and operation of the NPPD electrical systems within the NPPD wind generation facilities, including sub-transmission and distribution lines, substations and equipment in a safe, efficient, and workman-like manner.

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.

Starting Hourly Wage : $24.80 per hour

Travel Required : 25% to 50% (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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD - quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, 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.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options - a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee's hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal / identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.

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