Control Room Operator Journey or Apprentice
About The Position
Grow your career with Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Union Details (If applicable) IBEW Local 204 (Large Group) Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit Operations-IA Generation IPL Number of Positions Available 1 Salary Grade U104071 Career Band Journey Job Code J01462 Pay Range $48.54 - $51.35 Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. Training Locations Ottumwa Generating Station Residency Requirement Not subject to residency requirements. Job Description Job Summary Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all steam turbine generating units, steam generating units, auxiliary equipment, etc., in the plant for a given shift.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to read P&ID’s, operating manuals, technical manuals
- Mechanical aptitude
- Reading and math knowledge
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and comprehend RIGHT TO KNOW information
- Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR
- Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies
- Capacity for quick, accurate decisions and speed of execution
- Basic computer skills required
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate leadership in the area of safety.
- Observe safety rules, policies, and practices.
- Encourage safe work behaviors and promptly correct conditions and unsafe behavior which may lead to accidents.
- Ensure strict adherence to corporate values in complying with all environmental, safety and other laws and regulations.
- Ensure that all aspects of plant operations remain in compliance with environmental rules and regulations.
- Operate control equipment to obtain safe and proper operation of boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment.
- Start, operate, inspect and shut down all steam turbine generating units, steam generating units and all associated auxiliary equipment.
- Observe and record pressures, temperatures and flows on all operating equipment; check to see that all meters and gauges indicate normal conditions for loading on units.
- Operate switchboard and associated equipment to obtain safe and proper operation of plant and system electrical equipment.
- Prepare logs and reports as required.
- Inform the Operating Crew Foreman (where applicable) or supervisor of any abnormal or unusual conditions that may occur.
- Performs troubleshooting activities related to plant operating systems.
- Assist in cleaning and housekeeping of all plant equipment and operating areas.
- Assist in training of employees.
- Assist in Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures to take equipment out of service and to restore equipment to active status.
- Perform PM and may assist with maintenance work.
- Perform all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
- Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
Benefits
- Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
