Plant Electrician Helper

Responsibilities

Summary:

Assist with the installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical equipment associated with the generating stations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the installation, inspection, and maintenance of generators, motors, transformers, electronic equipment, switchgear, electrostatic precipitators, magnetic drives, control wiring, electrical instruments, communications equipment, etc.
• Responsible for proper care of tools and economical use of supplies and keeping work area clean.
• Perform task related to the use and handling of hazardous material.
• Learn and maintain electronic equipment such as Allen Bradley PLC¿s, electronic overloads, uninterruptible power supplies, variable frequency drives, essential service systems, programmable microprocessors and fire detection systems.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Requires a high degree of electrical, electronic, and mechanical ability.
• Experience or training in electrical maintenance in power station or related industry work.
• Must have good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver¿s license.
• Must be available for overtime work as required.
• May be required to report to any job headquarters within the District.
• Must take callouts.
  
  

Desired:

• Ability to work from electrical drawings, troubleshoot electrical issues, and install conduit is desirable.
• College degree in an applicable field (Electrical or Electromechanical), completion of a related industrial apprenticeship/training (Electrical or Electromechanical) program or equivalent work experience in industrial Electrical or Electromechanical maintenance preferred.
  
  

Closing Statement

Salary

$34.54

Local 763

At Omaha Public Power District , we¿re passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12 th -largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE¿RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We¿re dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people¿s lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We¿re always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are¿wherever you are¿ and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

Org Marketing Statement

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before May 8, 2026.

Recruiter: Andrew Ray - alray@oppd.com

• PLEASE NOTE** - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.