Control Room Operator - Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, during an assigned shift, of the plant’s steam turbine generating units, steam generating units, auxiliary equipment, and related systems. The position may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level depending on qualifications. The operator follows established procedures and safety practices, maintains compliance with environmental and other applicable regulations, monitors and records plant operating conditions, prepares required logs and reports, and communicates abnormal conditions to the appropriate foreman or supervisor. Duties may vary by plant and the listed responsibilities are not exhaustive.

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 to make quick, accurate decisions and execute them promptly.
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 for the safe and proper operation of 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 equipment pressures, temperatures, and flows, and verify that meters and gauges indicate 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 return it to active status.
Perform preventive maintenance and may 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.