Equipment Operator-Fuels - Special Temp

Alliant Energy•Pardeeville, WI

About The Position

Operates fuel-handling equipment and performs related coal yard and plant tasks at a steam generating station. The position follows a 10-hour schedule. Relief hours may be required for vacation coverage, vacancies, and service needs, and the schedule may change based on plant requirements. Work is performed under the supervision of the salaried or hourly supervisor, as assigned. The operator performs work according to established procedures and safety practices, along with other duties similar, related, and incidental to the position.

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 high-school-level science math.
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 dump, stacker/reclaimer, tractors, bulldozers, cranes, barge tower, locomotives, crushers, ash trucks, and shredding equipment.
At steam generating stations, lubricate equipment and handle minor maintenance needs; care for, purify, and centrifuge the station oil supply and keep bearings and equipment well lubricated.
Keep coal-handling equipment neat, clean, and operating properly.
Ensure major and auxiliary equipment are operating 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 purposes other than fuel handling when required.
Substitute for the Lead Equipment Operator - Fuels as scheduled.
Perform ordinary maintenance work when not operating equipment.
Perform all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Perform other duties that are similar, related, and incidental to the position.