Omaha Public Power District

This summer, we were proud to once again partner with MCC Community Education - Nebraska to sponsor a youth Sustainability Boot Camp. Over four weeks, the students learned about sustainability through activities like hydroponic growing, composting experiments and taking a tour of the OPPD Arboretum. OPPD experts in their respective fields gave tours and showcased their knowledge in topics such as solar and prairie conservation. This collaboration with MCC offers an interactive, engaging way to further take part in our community. ♻ 🌻🌞

Help us welcome this group of new employees to OPPD! 👋

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 Planning Support Specialist to join our Design Engineering team. Learn more & apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/jwhg50T2vlX

Congratulations to Justin Schroedter for receiving the 2024 Award of Excellence! This prestigious award recognizes an employee who embodies the highest standards of excellence, dedication and service. As a Peaking Station Technician on our Utility Operations team, Justin has consistently demonstrated outstanding problem-solving skills, a deep commitment to his team and significant contributions that have made a real impact. Our executive leadership team praised Justin for his commitment to excellence and for being a shining example of OPPD's core values. His nominators shared: ⚡ His logical problem-solving has saved OPPD countless forced outage hours. His brilliance shines in complex situations. ⚡ When challenges arise, Justin is always the first to step up, ready to tackle them head-on. ⚡ Beyond his role, Justin acts as a key liaison, always ready to support his coworkers and maintain vital plant operations. Congrats, Justin! We’re grateful for your exceptional service and dedication.

Team OPPD rolled into action this weekend at the 34th Annual Corporate Cycling Challenge. 🚲 This year, 39 of our cyclists took to the trails, joining other companies, groups and individuals to support the Eastern Nebraska Trails Network, which uses the funds to develop trails in Greater Omaha and Eastern Nebraska. This event is Nebraska's largest one-day bicycling event. Over $190K has been donated since the challenge started, supporting projects like the Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, the Mo-Pac Trail, the Dodge Street Bridge and recently the Culver's Trailhead Project in Bellevue.

Meet Chad, Steamfitter at OPPD's Nebraska City Station. 👋 On any given day, you might find Chad filling potholes with a skid steer or cutting out and welding a 6,000-pound valve into place. Chad thrives on the variety his job offers, ensuring every day is different and challenging. Before becoming a steamfitter, Chad worked in operations at OPPD, where he identified issues but didn't have the chance to fix them himself. Drawn to hands-on work, he transitioned to his current role to do more than just report problems—now, he solves them. For those considering a similar path, Chad's advice is, "You can't be afraid to get dirty or take something apart you've never seen before. Also, always be learning because there’s a lot to know with this job so pay attention and help with things you've never done."

Congratulations to Carla Vice, the recipient of OPPD's first-ever Powering Holistic Health Award! 🌟 This award celebrates employees who excel in the five dimensions of wellbeing—Physical, Emotional, Career, Social and Financial. Carla stood out among eight nominees for her dedication to promoting physical and mental health, both within OPPD and in the community. Her commitment to creating a supportive, healthy environment inspires us all to focus on our wellbeing. Thank you to all the nominees and their nominators for championing wellness as a core part of OPPD’s culture. 🧡

Steamfitters handle some of the most challenge and diverse tasks in power plants, from repairing massive equipment to inspecting river intake screens—all to ensure reliable power for over 885,000 people. ⚡

Meet Megan, Manager of Design Engineering at OPPD. 👋 Megan has spent the last few years as a project manager at OPPD, overseeing the construction of the new natural gas generating plants, Turtle Creek and Standing Bear Lake stations. She worked to keep construction on schedule at both sites so the plants can support the unprecedented growth in OPPD's service territory. Megan joined OPPD in 2012, starting as a system engineer at Fort Calhoun Station. In her most recent role, she coordinated teams, managed schedules and budgets, and addressed challenges to ensure the success of the gas plant projects, which together will generate up to 600 megawatts of electricity. Her leadership and project management skills have been vital in helping OPPD meet rising energy demands and maintain a reliable power system. After handing over the reins on the gas plant projects, Megan is now looking forward to her new position as manager of Design Engineering. Outside of work, Megan enjoys tap dancing with friends, staying busy with her 11-year-old twins and volunteering with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life committee.

We're ecstatic about our new hires. Welcome to OPPD! 👋⚡