Helper - Operations (Nebraska City Station)

Summary:

OPPD is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Helper - Operations. In this role, you will work alongside our skilled operations team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our power distribution systems.

This position will perform tasks necessary for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of auxiliary equipment. This includes generating work orders, performing surveillance checks and rounds, equipment isolation, equipment performance tests, and providing support for unit operational activities.  Incumbent is required to complete all training and necessary steps to progress through classifications from Helper to Auxiliary Operator and eventually advancing to Equipment Operator within three (3) years.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the ongoing and safe operations of OPPD¿s power generation plants to include but not be limited to: water treatment, fire protection, intake structure systems, sewage lift, etc.

¿ Assist in properly removing units from and restoring units to service when authorized. 
¿ Operate screen house and intake equipment and assist in all phases of operation as needed.  
¿ Utilize operator fundamentals and apply human performance tools to all job activities and operational tasks while on shift.

2. Supports all equipment and system maintenance of OPPD¿s power generation plants.

¿ Assist in writing work orders due to equipment deficiencies 
¿ Prepare tag outs and system isolations of equipment as necessary/assigned.
¿ Inspect and provide log documentation of conditions and adjust temperature, flow, and pressure levels as needed.
¿ Participate in and complete housekeeping duties to uphold station standards.

3. Participate as a member of the station¿s emergency response team including fire brigade and hazmat (Nebraska City Station).