Omaha Public Power District

Whether you're just getting started in your career or looking to advance, a career in the energy industry might just be the spark you're looking for. ⚡ #CareersinEnergyWeek Learn more and explore careers at OPPD 👉 OPPD.com/Careers

Hello and welcome to our newest group of OPPD employees! 👋🧡

Join OPPD and be part of the energy transition shaping our community's future! ⚡ We're searching for Distribution Planning Engineers to join our Transmission Planning team to make a real impact on people's lives and the environment. Apply now & be part of something meaningful! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGzJZR6p

Last week, we held our second Community Resource Fair pilot event at the Kroc Center in South Omaha to connect customers with valuable resources. OPPD customer care representatives assisted attendees with completing energy assistance applications, enrolling in the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) Pilot and exploring bill payment options. There were also over 25 nonprofit agencies on site offering a variety of services, from employment assistance to health and family support. A huge thank you to our amazing partners and all who attended! We’re proud to continue providing resources that help empower our community. 🧡

Looking for a career that's more than just a job? Join OPPD and help power our community's future! ⚡ We're searching for a Pricing Analyst to join our Financial Services team.   Learn more & apply here 👇

After over two weeks away, our mutual aid team returned home from helping restore power to those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We couldn't be more proud of their hard work and dedication. 🧡

As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, we're excited to showcase the voices and experiences of a few of our team members. 🎊 Meet Barbara, Project Manager at OPPD. 👋 In her role, Barbara leads technology projects from start to finish, managing budgets, schedules and resources while navigating any challenges along the way. Raised in Omaha, Barbara stayed closely connected to her Mexican heritage through family trips. Her cultural roots have shaped her values and helped her connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Growing up bilingual, she appreciates both American and Mexican traditions. Her father's family is known for their musical contributions to South Omaha, with her great-grandfather and his brothers even featured in a local mural! 🎶 To Barbara, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich traditions, culture and contributions of the Hispanic community. It’s a moment for people of all backgrounds to come together, share customs and gain a deeper appreciation for Hispanic culture. Her advice? "Always look at your culture and heritage as a blessing, as it provides you with unique experiences and values."

Meet Stacey, Wellness Specialist at OPPD. 👋 Stacey is responsible for coordinating and implementing wellness programs that help OPPD employees thrive across the five dimensions of well-being: physical, emotional, social, career and financial. Her goals include ensuring that every employee can be their best both at work and home, and helping to build a culture that promotes, supports and enhances the mental health of our employees. A typical day for Stacey involves coordinating district-wide challenges, health screening and flu shot events, nutrition demos, leading mental health lunch and learns and much more. She loves assisting others along their wellness journey, and she is motivated by seeing someone achieve their goals or improve their well-being. For anyone looking to boost their mental health, Stacey recommends simple, everyday practices like keeping a gratitude journal, taking mindful breaks or setting daily intentions. She emphasizes the importance of finding what works for you, whether going for a walk, calling a friend or enjoying a sunrise. Just as important, never be afraid to ask for help. Bottom line, she says to, "Take time for YOU every day!" #WorldMentalHealthDay

Cultivating a workplace where employees feel valued, heard and empowered is IDEAL. ✨ Last week, OPPD was honored to receive the HRAM - Human Resource Association of the Midlands IDEAL Award. This award was presented at the Greater Omaha Chamber's 2024 CODE Conference, an event celebrating excellence in advancing opportunity, diversity and equity in the workplace. The achievement highlights our ongoing efforts to create a more equitable future, which is made possible by every OPPD employee. 🧡

As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, we're excited to showcase the voices and experiences of a few of our team members. 🎊 Meet Austin, Business Enablement Lead 👋 Throughout Austin's 15-year OPPD career, he's found a path that allows him to do what he does best every day. In addition to being the lead on the Customer Platform AMI project, he is helping develop a roadmap of new products and services that leverage AMI capabilities and data. For Austin, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor and celebrate his family and community. His grandmother's family immigrated from Tepatitlán, Mexico and his grandfather’s family came from Zacatecas. Austin feels it's up to him to make sure his children understand their heritage. Another legacy of Austin's is being a founding member of LSO (Latino Society of OPPD). LSO provides a space to share Latino culture while providing mentoring and development opportunities to Latino employees. Austin's advice? "Whatever you do – do it with integrity and strive to be your best. You'll never be ready to take the first step but do it anyway. Take the risk and learn from your mistakes. It’ll be worth it."