Control Room Operator - Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

17h

About The Position

The Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of steam turbine generating units, steam generating units, and auxiliary equipment in a plant during an assigned shift. The role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level depending on qualifications, with training at Prairie Creek Gen Station. The position is not subject to residency requirements. The operator supports safe, compliant plant operations by operating and monitoring equipment, recording operating conditions, responding to abnormal conditions, troubleshooting plant operating systems, and completing required logs and reports. The role also includes housekeeping, employee training assistance, lock-out/tag-out activities, preventive maintenance, and potentially maintenance work. All work must follow established procedures and safety practices. Employees must report fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read P&IDs, operating manuals, and 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.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership in safety, follow safety rules and policies, encourage safe work behaviors, and promptly correct unsafe conditions or behavior.
Ensure plant operations comply with environmental, safety, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Operate control equipment to safely and properly operate boilers, turbines, and auxiliary equipment.
Start, operate, inspect, and shut down steam turbine generating units, steam generating units, and associated auxiliary equipment.
Observe and record operating pressures, temperatures, and flows; verify meters and gauges show normal conditions for unit loading.
Operate the switchboard and associated equipment for safe and proper operation of plant and system electrical equipment.
Prepare required logs and reports.
Inform the Operating Crew Foreman, where applicable, or supervisor of abnormal or unusual conditions.
Troubleshoot plant operating systems.
Assist with cleaning and housekeeping of plant equipment and operating areas.
Assist in training employees.
Assist with lock-out/tag-out procedures to take equipment out of service and restore it to active status.
Perform preventive maintenance and potentially assist with maintenance work.
Perform work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.