Renewable Energy Technician Intern
Ainsworth, NE, US, 69210-1840
Renewable Energy Technician Intern
Salary - $24.80 per hour
Location - Ainsworth, NE Ainsworth Wind Facility
Employment Type: Part-Time
Posting Date: January 27, 2025
Closing Date: February 16, 2025
Nebraska Public Power District is hiring! Join our team as a Renewable Energy Technician Intern 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 Internship's function is to learn and mentor from experienced Renewable Energy Technicians in the field for a period of time starting approximately May 19, 2025 through August 15, 2025 (approximate dates only, schedule will be based on school calendar).
Education, Training and Experience
Incumbents must have successfully completed their first year of school in the Renewable Energy (Wind) program at Northeast Community College and must be required to complete an internship as part of the curriculum requirement of the program. Incumbent will be required to complete a background check, physical, and drug screen prior to starting with the District.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Internship student will operate and perform maintenance on wind turbines, generators, governors, gearboxes, and associated equipment. Locate and correct electrical and mechanical problems within the NPPD wind turbine facilities. Perform, and on occasion, supervise the construction, maintenance, and operation of the NPPD electrical systems within the NPPD wind generation facilities, including sub-transmission and distribution lines, substations and equipment in a safe, efficient, and workman-like manner.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.
Starting Hourly Wage: $24.80 per hour
Travel Required: 25% to 50% (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