Omaha Public Power District

Wildlife & natural resources program manager, James knows plants, birds and hula hooping…how lucky is OPPD to have him!? 🌱🐣 #wildlife #plants #arboretum #hulahoop #energy

Meet Keith. 👋 After retiring from the Air Force with 22 years of service, he's continuing to serve—now through his work as a project manager. At OPPD, he's found a place where his skills and experiences are valued, and where teamwork still plays a big role. 🤝

After studying civil engineering, Brennan never expected to add train track inspector to his list of acquired skills. Now, as a senior rail manager at OPPD, he cruises the tracks, checking for subtle issues that could arise on the 60 total miles of rail line that OPPD owns and operates, playing a crucial role in keeping reliable, affordable energy flowing.⚡ Nebraska's unpredictable weather can put stress on the lines, which carry coal cars from Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. In the summer, as the lines heat up and expand, the track can start to curve or buckle. ☀️ Brennan says, “The rails love to move. It’s an ongoing work in progress. There are always little upgrades being made.”🚆 Since trains run 24/7, between OPPD’s facilities and Wyoming, Brennan also works with contracted crews to ensure a safe, smooth ride for the cars, help maintain and repair the line, and quickly respond to issues. 💪 #energyindustry

Introducing the lifelike (sans AI) Mr. E, Energy Advisor Action Figure! 🥁🥁🥁 Equipped with the know-how to help OPPD customers cut costs and boost efficiency—and yes, maybe offer a gentle side-eye at that thermostat setting. Plus, no action figure is complete without a trusty sidekick! Waffles the Frenchie included for a limited time. #ActionFigure #ActionFigureTrend

A big shoutout to the newest members of our team—welcome aboard! 👋🧡

To help kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, OPPD welcomed Lori from The Wellbeing Partners to speak about building a mental wellbeing toolkit. Working with a community partner is part of our continued initiative to support the mental health of our employees, along with providing activities and training which include defining mental health, offering mental health first aid basics, and learning how to support someone who is struggling.🧡 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

They work in the heat, under pressure and with no room for error. 🔥💪 Welders are skilled tradespeople who keep our infrastructure strong and our power plants running safely. From pipe repairs to structural reinforcements, their expertise helps us deliver reliable energy. ⚡

We all hate to see it coming, but if unexpected severe weather strikes and outages happen, we’re ready. #storm #energy #energyindustry

We hosted a CHaRM (Collection of Hard to Recycle Materials) event for employees this week for #EarthDay, making it easier than ever to recycle and repurpose items that don’t belong in landfills. Our employees made a real impact in just one day: ♻️ Recycled nearly 1,300 feet of Christmas lights ♻️ Repurposed 320+ pounds of household goods and several larger furniture items ♻️ Recycled 20 pounds of batteries and e-waste ♻️ Collected six 13-gallon bags of thin plastic grocery bags Thank you to everyone who cleaned out their closets, garages and storage bins to help power a cleaner planet. ⚡

This #EarthDay, we're excited to announce enhancements to our Greener Together Program through a new partnership with United Way of the Midlands. 🌎♻️ Together, we’re helping local nonprofits bring sustainable ideas to life, including tree planting, composting, community gardens, solar energy and more. The program is entirely funded by voluntary donations from utility customers. Want to support greener projects in your community? 👉 OPPD.com/GTP The next round of proposals opens in July. Learn more about how to apply. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmGhYnpP