Electrician Apprentice or Journey Level

Alliant Energy•Beloit, WI

1d•$44 - $57

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Residency Requirements: Job Summary Alliant Energy has a great opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Electrician or Journey Level Electrician to support our teams in our Wisconsin territory! In this role, you will construct substations and maintain the electrical and related equipment of a substation. We have seven openings in the following locations: 3 Beloit 4 Fond Du Lac The apprenticeship... Our apprenticeship program is approximately four years and is a combination of classroom and on-the-job training. We have a training staff dedicated to making the duration of the apprenticeship well rounded, challenging and valuable. Where you will work Electricians serve our Wisconsin Power and Light customers. Training for the apprenticeship will take place at our training facility, vendor locations externally, and throughout our service territory. Training will require travel during the apprenticeship, working with other teams within our Wisconsin territories. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, our journey level Electrician will be assigned to the Northern or Southern Area of our Wisconsin territory. Residency Requirements There are emergency response and travel requirements in this role. Because of this, the selected applicant will be required to meet the 45-minute residency requirement under the contractual guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Satisfactory completion of an approved course in applied electricity
4 years of experience as an electrician apprentice or equivalent experience in a responsible position in the operation of a plant, substation, or similar work (Journey Level)
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period
Employees in this job classification are covered by the Residency Policy and will be required to live within 20 minutes of headquarters
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug/alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 382), and is subject to drug/alcohol testing according to said regulations.
A thorough knowledge of substation equipment
Capacity for leadership
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
A thorough knowledge of company Safety Rules and Operating Practices
Ability to write clearly and concisely, make understandable diagrams, ability to express oneself orally
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Constructs substations and maintains the electrical and related equipment of a substation in proper condition to give continuous satisfactory service.
Installs and maintains high voltage cables.
In some cases, rebuilds or enlarges substations and installs new equipment.
Installs and maintains signal and communication equipment.
Makes large power meter installations for large power customers.
May direct the work of an electrician's helper, electrician apprentice, laborer semi-skilled, and occasional temporary help.
Works on energized lines and equipment.
Works with live line maintenance tools.
Keeps informed on and abides by the required Safety Rules, Operating Practices and codes pertaining to all phases of substation work.
Keeps related records and makes reports as required.
Examples: Inspects and repairs circuit breakers, motors, generators, battery chargers, transformers, voltage regulators, lightning arresters; testing, filling, and charging storage batteries; inspecting customers' transformer vaults, and other electric utility equipment.
Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.