Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Technician Intern - Sheldon Station located at Sheldon Station in Hallam, Nebraska. Position closes November 18th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
This position will report to the Mechanical Maintenance Manager.
The Internship's function is to learn and mentor from experienced mechanical technicians in the field for a period from early/mid-May to mid-August 2027. The Incumbent will perform effective maintenance and repair of two turbine-generators, boilers, and all related systems used in a generating facility. In addition, they will fabricate parts with machine tools and metallurgy, as well as provide the primary skill set for all welding, preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance for Sheldon Station. Incumbent will be required to complete a background check, physical, and drug screen prior to starting with the District.
Incumbent must have successfully completed two semesters of school with an accredited institution majoring in Welding Technology, Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Precision Machining, Automotive or Diesel Technology.
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Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, as well as equipment installation of plant mechanical equipment, including a wide variety of air compressors, pumps, valves and related systems. Maintain chemical and acid systems.
Maintain records on equipment. Read precision measuring tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, laser alignment equipment, etc. Perform welding skills, machine skills, and fabrication for repair, replacement, or additions of plant equipment.
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.
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary: $28.76/hour
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.
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
Nebraska Public Power District is a public corporation and political subdivision of the state of Nebraska. We operate an integrated electric utility system including generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. We work in partnership with other utilities, businesses, and community leaders to serve more than 530,000 Nebraskans with retail or wholesale electric power and energy-related services. As a public power utility, we are governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, popularly elected from within our chartered territory which includes all or parts of 84 of Nebraska's 93 counties.
