What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheldon - Beatrice Station Manager position at Nebraska Public Power District?
Location - Hallam, NE at Sheldon Station
Employment Type: Full-Time
Posting Date: March 28, 2025
Closing Date: April 11, 2025
Nebraska Public Power District is hiring! Join our team as the Sheldon - Beatrice Station Manager 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 Station Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, efficient, and regulatory compliant operation and maintenance of the stations. This includes the overall management of Sheldon Power Station, Beatrice Power Station, and the combustion turbines located at Hallam, Hebron, and McCook and includes all departments, as well as supporting staff. This position is the permanent on-site leader at Sheldon Power Station, is expected to be at Beatrice Power Station routinely and as needed for support at all listed facilities. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Production.
Education, Training and Experience
BS degree in engineering, business administration, science or a related field and 10 years of broad-based utility management experience related to the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of generation facilities.
OR
An associate's degree with 10 years' experience in the operation and maintenance of a large steam power plant and an additional 10 years of broad-based utility management experience related to the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of generation facilities.
OR
A high school diploma, or GED, with 15 years' experience in the operation and maintenance of a large steam power plant and an additional 10 years of broad-based utility management experience related to the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of generation facilities.
The incumbent must have progressively increased supervisory/management experience in an organization, preferably related to energy generation.
Licenses and/or Certifications
None
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the operation and maintenance of the stations through management of a leadership team. Develop performance standards that are measurable and accountable, track progress, and take corrective action when standards are not met.
Establish continuous personal development, career planning, coaching, training, and counseling at the stations. Incumbent has overall responsibility for hiring, performance management, and salary administration across both stations and the combustion turbines.
Incumbent is responsible for compliance with environmental regulatory requirements at both stations and the combustion turbines.
Ensure processes are continuously improved to make the stations more efficient and increase availability. Work with Doniphan Control Center (DCC) so the production of electrical energy is meeting our system and customer needs. Develop outage schedules that will be used in the rate track model and meet the needs of the DCC.
Ensure fuel supply is scheduled, ordered and received for both stations and the combustion turbines. This will require coordination with the Fossil Fuels Department.
Prepare the budget and control costs for the stations. Coordinate with the various departments and provide input to their budgets to arrive at and approve the overall budgets.
Work effectively with other generation facilities and NPPD Production departments regarding capital improvements, maintenance schedules, budgets, resource sharing and other operational issues.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
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 - 18
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $14,641.00 - $18,668.00 per month
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
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.
Salary : $14,641 - $18,668
