System Control Center Operator

The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District has a full time employment opportunity for a versatile, motivated, self-starting, system control operator. The District’s success is the result of extraordinary employees who believe in a vision and are dedicated to making Central a leader in the best use of our natural resources for the citizens of the state of Nebraska. We are in the forefront of effectively managing the natural resources for our region and state and want YOU to join our team!

The system control operator will operate, assist in scheduling and provide occasional maintenance assistance for the hydroelectric facilities and water control structures from Lake McConaughy to Minden Nebraska, producing 113 megawatts of electricity and serving water needs to hundreds of thousands of acres. Experience with general computer productivity software (e.g. email, spreadsheet, word processor), a high school education, Nebraska driver’s license and ability to pass a drug test and background check are required. Experience in a control room setting, around high voltage transmission and generation equipment, and with computerized control systems is a plus, but we will train an employee who demonstrates exceptional potential and desire. The first several months will be spent working in the field to familiarize you with the operation of hydro plants and canals. During this time, it will be an eight-hour, five-day a week schedule.

Duties will include: operation of the District’s SCADA system in support of the District's hydro-electric generating, irrigation, and communications network facilities, assist in scheduling of the Districts generation and water releases, produce incident reports and call out appropriate personnel for equipment trouble or emergency, direct communications in various forms to those requiring that information, and monitoring security for District facilities. This position will require the employee to work a 12 hour rotating shift. Good attention to detail is essential. The District offers excellent pay and benefits including pension and insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.99 - $42.58 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person