Equipment Operator-Fuels - Special Temp

Alliant Energy•Pardeeville, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliant Energy is hiring an Equipment Operator - Fuels at the Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, Wisconsin. This special temporary position offers hands-on experience at a steam generating station. The operator handles fuel and ash equipment and performs related coal yard and plant tasks. Work is scheduled in 10-hour shifts; relief hours may be needed for vacation coverage, vacancies, and service needs. The schedule may change based on plant requirements. There are no residency requirements. The position works under the supervision of an assigned salaried or hourly supervisor. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility. A valid driver’s license is required. The stated pay range is $35.00–$55.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility.
Valid driver’s license.
General knowledge of high-school-level mathematics and science.
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.
At steam generating stations, lubricate equipment and perform minor maintenance.
Care for, purify, and centrifuge the station oil supply, and keep bearings and equipment well lubricated.
Keep coal-handling equipment 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 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 that are similar, related, and incidental to the position.