Equipment Operator - Operations - Special Temp.

Alliant Energy•Pardeeville, WI

1d•$35 - $55

About The Position

Work is performed in and around turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental, and fuel handling equipment. The Equipment Operator makes equipment rounds and follows direction from a supervisor or lead. The position works a 12-hour rotating schedule, with day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and night shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 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 an assigned salaried or hourly supervisor.

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.
Ability to work with others.
Mechanical ability.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.

Nice To Haves

Power Plant Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Keep turbine, boiler, and coal handling equipment neat, clean, and operating properly.
Care for and purify the station oil supply and keep bearings and equipment well lubricated.
Ensure major and minor auxiliary equipment operates properly.
Operate ash and slag handling equipment.
Perform tests, take readings, and record data.
Start up, shut down, and care for turbine and boiler auxiliaries.
Perform ordinary maintenance work when not operating.
Perform work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Perform duties similar, related, or incidental to the position, including inspecting, adjusting, repacking, and operating equipment; minor maintenance; cleaning floors, pipes, and machinery; changing oil; testing and treating boiler water; and collecting samples.
Operate Air Quality Control Systems, including Lime/Recycle, Powdered Activated Carbon, and Selective Catalytic Reactor systems.
Conduct switching operations under a supervisor’s direction.