What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Safety Tech Specialist - (Energy Delivery, Safety, and Technical Training) position at Omaha Public Power District?
Responsibilities
Summary:
Responsible for the providing expertise on transformer wiring and connection diagrams and proper maintenance techniques to ensure efficient and safe operations. Offering guidance on troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to energy delivery systems, including electrical faults and wiring issues. This position requires strong technical expertise in electrical systems, safety regulations, and transformer technologies, alongside excellent communication and leadership skills to train and guide other professionals. Provide oversite and assist to all OPPD Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees.
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Required:
Where the Light Starts
What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It’s how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We’ve pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD—proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being “where the light starts” means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one’s watching. We’re proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.
Org Marketing Statement
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
How To Apply
Pay structure: Min: $96,465 Mid: $120,682.
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before March 2, 2025.
Recruiter: Angie Case - acase@oppd.com
Summary:
Responsible for the providing expertise on transformer wiring and connection diagrams and proper maintenance techniques to ensure efficient and safe operations. Offering guidance on troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to energy delivery systems, including electrical faults and wiring issues. This position requires strong technical expertise in electrical systems, safety regulations, and transformer technologies, alongside excellent communication and leadership skills to train and guide other professionals. Provide oversite and assist to all OPPD Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees.
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Administer the District's apprentice programs as established including indenturing, final written and oral exams, and maintenance of all records and other hands-on assessments.
- Analyze, identify gaps, and influence the acceptance of new training programs.
- Coordinate and direct all training activities related to these programs.
- Acts as liaison between employees, management, and the S & TT Department regarding apprentice programs and apprentice performance.
- Responsible for leading the design, development, implementation and evaluation phases of training related business solutions.
- Provide analysis and technical expertise in the investigation, analysis and evaluation of incidents and SIF's.
- Assist field supervisors in verifying the technical proficiency of employees via observation and/or performance evaluation methods.
- Evaluate effectiveness and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations by assisting in conducting safety audits and observations.
- Provide expertise to the development and implementation of safety and technical policies and procedures within OPPD.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent technical experience and completion of applicable apprentice program
- Eight (8)years of experience in assigned discipline such as
- Journeyman line technician and/or crew leader experienced in the maintenance, operation and construction of transmission and distribution facilities both overhead and underground.
- Operation, maintenance and design of a large fossil generating station.
- Exceptional working knowledge of power plant operation, construction and/or maintenance activities with a strong mechanical background, an engineering degree or extensive mechanical maintenance experience preferable at a power generating facility.
- OR a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
- Four (4) years of training experience
Where the Light Starts
What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It’s how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We’ve pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD—proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being “where the light starts” means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one’s watching. We’re proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.
Org Marketing Statement
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
How To Apply
Pay structure: Min: $96,465 Mid: $120,682.
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before March 2, 2025.
Recruiter: Angie Case - acase@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.
Salary : $96,465 - $120,682
