Location
York Operations Center, York, Nebraska

Hours
Full Time with frequent travel and overnight stays; travel estimated at 25% to 50%, typically within Nebraska

Salary
Apprentice Substation Technician - $39.29 per hour
Substation Technician - $47.15 per hour
Journey Substation Technician - $57.63 per hour
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth and an Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation.

About the Role
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is seeking an Apprentice/Substation/Journey Substation Technician responsible for performing effective substation maintenance, testing, and operation activities to ensure reliable electrical service. This position reports to the Substation Supervisor and requires the ability to respond promptly to after-hours trouble calls and emergencies, with a condition of being able to arrive at the NPPD office within 30 minutes of notification.

Key responsibilities include installation, checkout, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of electrical substation equipment. The role involves frequent travel and overnight stays. Technicians will perform acceptance and diagnostic testing of substation components, install and maintain protection and control equipment, and operate mobile substation equipment safely.

The position offers a structured progression program with defined levels: Apprentice, Substation Technician, Journey Substation Technician, and Senior Substation Technician. Advancement is based on proficiency evaluations, experience, and training completion. Journey level technicians lead others, provide training, oversee projects, and ensure safety compliance.

Technicians must maintain required certifications including CDL, switchman certification, CPR, and first aid. Compliance with NERC background checks is mandatory due to regulatory requirements.

NPPD values customer focus, teamwork, integrity, public service, environmental stewardship, and safety in all employees.

Experience
Associate's degree in electro-mechanical, electronics, or electrical technology; OR an associate's degree or certificate from an approved community college or correspondence school in a related field; OR substation technician experience within NPPD or with another utility/electrical contractor considered equivalent.
Minimum of five years combined experience at Apprentice and Substation levels required for progression to Journey Substation Technician.

About you
Reliable and able to respond quickly to call-outs within 30 minutes.
Willingness to travel frequently with overnight stays.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
Ability to work collaboratively with customers and team members.
Self-motivated with a desire to progress through the substation technician levels.

Qualifications
Maintain CDL operator's license, switchman certification, CPR and first aid certifications.
Must pass and maintain a satisfactory NERC background check.
Completion of training and proficiency requirements as outlined in the Substation Technician Progression Program.
Senior Substation Technician certification requires Journey level certification in one or more substation disciplines (Protection and Control, Metering, Equipment Maintenance).