Equipment Operator-Fuels - Special Temp
About The Position
Alliant Energy is hiring a Special Temporary Equipment Operator-Fuels at the Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, Wisconsin. The position operates fuel- and ash-handling equipment and performs related coal-yard and plant tasks at a steam generating station. Work is performed under the supervision of an assigned salaried or hourly supervisor. The position follows a 10-hour schedule; relief hours may be required for vacation coverage, vacancies, and service needs, and schedules may change based on plant requirements. The role involves maintaining equipment and the coal-handling area, ensuring major and auxiliary equipment operate properly, handling coal and ash cars or barges, and assisting with railway and fuel-handling structures. When not operating equipment, the employee performs ordinary maintenance work and follows established procedures and safety practices. Other similar, related, and incidental duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility.
- Valid driver's license.
- General knowledge of mathematics and science at the high school level.
- Demonstrated ability to operate fuel-handling equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment.
- Ability to work with others.
- Mechanical ability.
- Knowledge of fuel-handling equipment and the layout and operation of the assigned generating station.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Power Plant Assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate fuel- and ash-handling equipment, including conveyors, rotary car dumps, stackers/reclaimers, tractors, bulldozers, cranes, barge towers, locomotives, crushers, ash trucks, and shredding equipment.
- Lubricate equipment, perform minor maintenance, and care for, purify, and centrifuge the station oil supply.
- Keep coal-handling equipment clean and operating properly.
- Ensure major and auxiliary equipment operates properly.
- Operate ash- and slag-handling equipment.
- Assist in maintaining railway tracks and fuel-handling structures.
- Spot and load or unload coal or ash cars or barges.
- Assist in switching railway cars and trucks.
- Operate cranes, bulldozers, and trucks for non-fuel-handling purposes when required.
- Substitute for the lead Equipment Operator-Fuels as scheduled.
- Perform ordinary maintenance work when not operating equipment.
- Perform work according to established procedures and safety practices.
- Perform other duties similar, related, and incidental to the position.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
