The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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Relay specialists help keep the electrical system safe and reliable

OPPD's relay specialists build, program and maintain the relays, or switches, that protect the utility's substation and power plant equipment.

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These technicians help keep power flowing to meet demand

Balancing station technicians have to be able to perform several roles. “You need a technical mind. You need to be able to troubleshoot on the fly."

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Engineers have integral roles at OPPD

As you might expect, OPPD has plenty of electrical engineers to design, test and oversee electrical equipment. But the utility also employs civil engineers, industrial engineers, chemical engineers and more.

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Do you have what it takes to be an OPPD lineworker?

You've probably seen them hard at work when you're out driving around: Line technicians do complex work that requires attention to detail and a keen focus on safety, sometimes under demanding conditions.

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