• Steamfitter Mechanic Helper - North Omaha Station

    Omaha Public Power District (Omaha, NE)


    Summary:

    The Steamfitter Helper assists the steamfitters in the maintenance and operations of various power plant equipment and structures. They will be required to perform assigned duties in a manner which complies with OPPD¿s policies and procedures.

    Responsibilities:

    + Under the Supervisor¿s direction the Helper will support the Steamfitter Mechanic with day to day activities that are required for power plant operation by:

    + Assist with the installation and repair of boilers, boiler trim, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, and related equipment such as valves, burners, soot blowers, ductwork, dust collecting components

    + Assist with the fabrication, installation and maintenance of piping systems and with boiler maintenance, refractory work, building and grounds maintenance, carpentry, masonry, sandblasting, rigging, cutting, welding and fitting pipe.

    + Operate various equipment such as cranes (mobile and overhead), Skid steers, Forklifts, Vacuum trucks, Loaders and Backhoes.

    + Perform tasks related to the use and handling of hazardous materials and keeping the work area clean.

    + Responsible for the proper care and maintenance of tools and economical use of supplies.

    + Regular and dependable attendance is required which includes supporting power plant outages and callouts to repair equipment needed to keep the power plants running. This may require working night shift to support needed repairs.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    + High School diploma or equivalent.

    + A valid driver¿s license.

    + Must have good communication (both verbal and written), teamwork and interpersonal skills.

    + Available for overtime work and callouts as required.

    + Experience in the use of equipment and tools.

    + Experience in power station maintenance work.

    + A high degree of mechanical aptitude.

    + Manual dexterity.

    + May be required to report to any job headquarters within the District.

    Desired:

    + Completion of an industrial education program (trade school) OR Completed a craft apprenticeship program OR completion of equivalent training with the desire to be in an applicable field such as welding or mechanical maintenance.

    + Experience or training in welding.

    + Experience or training in pipefitting.

    + Experience or training in boiler making.

    + Experience or training in carpentry.

    + Experience or training in masonry.

    + Experience working from blueprints and drawings.

    + May be required to have or be able to obtain an asbestos work permit.

    + Certification in stainless steel and/or carbon steel welding.

    + Pre and Post weld heat treatment experience.

    + Class A or B CDL.

     

    Closing Statement

    Salary:

    $34.54

     

    Local 763

     

    At Omaha Public Power District , we¿re passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

     

    WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

     

    WE¿RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We¿re dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

     

    OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people¿s lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We¿re always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are¿wherever you are¿ and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

     

    Org Marketing Statement

     

    EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

     

    How To Apply

     

    Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before January 23, 2026.

     

    Recruiter: Drew Ray - [email protected] #LI-RA

     

    **PLEASE NOTE** - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.