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Energy Supply Operator
Salary Range - $54.40 -$69.36
Location - Doniphan, NE Doniphan Control Center
Employment Type: Fulltime
Posting Date: Friday June 19th, 2026
Closing Date: Friday July 10th, 2026
Nebraska Public Power District is hiring! Join our team as a Energy Supply Operator 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 incumbent is responsible for directing the generation of District and non-District resources with emphasis on optimizing and adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. Incumbent is also responsible for determining appropriate risk exposure for hourly purchases and sales through the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Market. Incumbent, while working 12-hour shifts, is required to predict and adjust hourly load forecasts, generation projections, SPP Market submittals, and is responsible for sending the District's Billable Demand Program.
Directing the generation of District and non-District resources in which they manage with emphasis on optimizing units to optimize fuel, load, and generation while minimizing risk and maintaining reliability for the unit and grid. Responsible for SPP Market submittal information into the SPP Market for the District for both the Real-Time and Next-Day Energy Supply Desks. Also the monitoring and responding to directions given by reliability groups and the SPP Market.
Education, Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics technology and two years of experience as described below.
OR
Associate's degree in electrical or electronics technology and three years of experience as described below.
OR
High school diploma and five years of experience as described below.
Prior Related Experience
Experience as Generation Control Operator, Control Area Operator, Real-Time Marketer or Trader, System Control Operator, or other experience as deemed equivalent by District management.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Incumbent is required to be a NERC Certified System Operator within 12 months of accepting position.
Incumbent must establish and maintain acceptable NERC security background check.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Shall direct the generation of District and non-District resources in an effort to maximize generation based on economic merit and SPP Market signals. This includes communicating with power plant operating personnel, as needed, for the automatic and manual control of generation.
Incumbent is responsible for providing Ancillary Services for the SPP Market and responding to requests by reliability groups and the SPP Market for these Ancillary Services to maintain the Bulk Electric System. This includes informing power plant operating personnel of the responsibilities in meeting the District's obligations.
Shall be responsible for determining appropriate level of risk exposure to the District as it pertains to SPP Integrated Marketplace (IM) Market activities. This shall be accomplished by having a complete understanding of the SPP IM Markets, other Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) Markets, and system condition trends. Incumbent will communicate this information to The Energy Authority (TEA), the SPP, and the District by using provided software tools and/or verbal communication. Shall also develop a healthy working relationship with other work groups at the District, TEA, and SPP staff.
Shall develop a healthy working relationship with Doniphan Control Center staff and the SPP to ensure that the District's Bulk Power System is operated reliably and economically.
Shall be responsible for needed Market submittals as conditions change Real-Time. This will include updating the SPP and TEA of the adjustments. This shall include the ramping of generation and schedules to meet the changes in hourly load levels and the following of SPP Market deployments.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Customer Focus
Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
Integrity/Excellence
Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
Safety
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 - 15 Hourly
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $54.40 - $69.36
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.