Floor Operator I - Journey/Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Ottumwa, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role performs maintenance and operation of boiler and related equipment to ensure cost-effective and safe generation. The Floor Operator I works effectively with other team members and management on a rotating shift basis, assisting the Control Room Operator in the overall operation of high-pressure steam generators, steam turbine generators, and station auxiliaries for a given shift. This position may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level, depending on qualifications. The training location is Ottumwa Generating Station, and there are no residency requirements. The company emphasizes safety, offers volunteer opportunities, and provides competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Good reading comprehension
Good mathematics skills
Ability to read P&ID’s, operating manuals, technical manuals
Mechanical aptitude
Good verbal and written communications skills
Ability to read and comprehend RIGHT TO KNOW information
Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR
Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies
Capacity for quick, accurate decisions and speed of execution
Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Serve on a team to efficiently and safely operate the plant boiler and maintain it and associated equipment.
Work effectively with other work team members and management on a rotating shift basis.
Assist Control Room Operator in all operations.
Communicate with fellow employees in giving and receiving orders, keeping others informed, and making log book entries.
Start, operate, inspect, and shut down all steam generators, steam turbine generating units, and all associated auxiliary equipment as requested by CRO or management.
Observe and record pressures, temperatures, and flows on all operating equipment and controls.
At the direction of CRO, receive and execute orders relative to electric loads and switching instructions.
Operate all pumps, heaters, pulverizers, and other auxiliary equipment; operate circulating water screens, pumps, chlorination equipment, condensers, and air removal equipment.
Operate switchgear as instructed.
Make minor repairs and replacements on station equipment and report other maintenance requirements.
Supervise and assist in training of other operating employees.
Assist in Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures to take equipment out of service.
Clean boiler passes, preheaters, flues, ducts, ash pits, and pyrites by removing ashes as required; inspect, operate, and clean storage batteries and charging units.
Operate plant while CRO is absent and/or in case of emergencies.
Perform PM and may assist with maintenance work.
Perform other related work as required for the safe, orderly, efficient, and harmonious operation of the plant.
Report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.