Generation Specialist

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

CORE COMPETENCIES & ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Simple Cycle Peaking Plants, District Energy and Thermal Plants. Specific duties include operating, monitoring, and recording all generation plant functions. Performs sequenced startup, shutdown, and loading of plant equipment on a daily basis. Also responsible for plant maintenance functions and support. Performs emergency and overtime work as required including short notice and at odd hours. When on on-call, response time is expected to be 45 minutes or less, in fit-for-duty condition. Consistent and reliable attendance is required. Please note, LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, LES is not able to sponsor employment based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.

• Operates, monitors, and controls via the PLC control system, all assigned power and thermal plant equipment daily.
• Services, repairs, adjusts, and tests all mechanical and electronic machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
• Monitors and inspects all mechanical and electrical equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions.
• Oversees safety sensitive procedures within the plant facilities to ensure compliance with company policy, agency regulations, etc.
• Ensures assigned power plant systems are operated in compliance with applicable environmental standards and regulations.

Adaptability – The individual in this position maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions.

Teamwork – Seeking a candidate who has the ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with other people. Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; actively participates in team meetings and activities; leverages the skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems; supports team decisions.

Initiative – The ideal candidate in this role takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Safety Awareness – The successful candidate respects and complies with safety procedures/standards necessary to ensure a safe and healthful work environment; scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk; and encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices.

Job Technical Skills – Seeking an individual who keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree in Plant Operations or related power plant field, and
• At least 10 years of related operations/maintenance experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Completed prerequisite requirements
• Valid driver’s license

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