Fleet technicians help prepare OPPD vehicles for duty
Fleet technicians need a technical mind and problem-solving skills, among other attributes, to prepare, repair and maintain OPPD's fleet.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Peregrine falcons use speed to feed
The avian equivalent of a fighter jet, peregrine falcons are the fastest members of the animal kingdom. When they dive to capture their prey, they can reach speeds of over 200 mph.
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What OPPD’s new smart meters will mean for you
Once your smart meter is installed, you will no longer need to report outages. The new meters – which use safe, tested technology – will provide more precise outage information and will provide it more quickly.
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A new, real-world testing tool for OPPD power plant technicians
An underground vault at Nebraska City Station allows the utility to evaluate how candidates for certain jobs react to working in confined spaces.
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A year in, self-rescue kits prove their worth to OPPD field workers
The emergency kits give solo field workers the ability to lower themselves from a bucket when something goes wrong.
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Beak Randby’s big adventure
The "especially feisty" peregrine falcon chick gave observers a scare when she disappeared from webcam view just over a week after being banded. But fear not! She's been found and is being closely watched by her parents.
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