Maintenance Operator Technician - Electrician

Alliant Energy•Prairie Du Sac, WI

37d•$50 - $53

About The Position

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Join Our Team as a Maintenance Operator Technician - Electrician Are you ready to power up your career? We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Operator Technician - Electrician to join our team at the Prairie du Sac Generating Station. In this role, you'll perform a variety of electrical, maintenance, and operational duties to keep our hydroelectric plants running safely and efficiently. From troubleshooting and repairing equipment to maintaining plant control systems and supporting generation operations, you'll play a critical part in delivering reliable energy to our communities. Job Summary Performs varied electrical, maintenance, construction and operating duties as necessary to maintain and operate the hydro plants.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
4 year's experience of electrical trade or completed apprenticeship.
Up to date demonstrated electrical experience required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and Driver Qualification Certification prior to the end of trial period.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug/alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 382), and is subject to drug/alcohol testing according to said regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of plant and transmission systems
Proven mechanical ability
Demonstrated skill in the use of hand tools
Ability to lift objects up to 95 pounds
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Nice To Haves

2 years' experience in hydro operations and/or hydro plant maintenance

Responsibilities

Performs the electrical and basic instrument and control and basic mechanical troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, cleaning, inspecting, and constructing of equipment and systems for the generation facility.
Performs maintenance or installation of electrical equipment at Prairie du Sac or Kilbourn generating station and high voltage substation.
Maintains, installs, and/or directs maintenance of the basic plant control systems and related activities.
Maintains, calibrates, and assists with required testing of equipment and systems.
Maintain dams, gates, locks, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, including major and minor electrical and mechanical overhaul work, concrete repair and construction.
Performs the operating duties at generating stations as assigned and as circumstances require to include operation of: switchboards, turbine-generators, auxiliary systems, gates, locks and coordination with System Operation Center.
Performs inspection of plant and equipment as required.
Performs various non-structural welding tasks.
Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions.
Operates and/or obtains information from various mechanical and electrical devices used to support specific equipment diagnostics or work activities, gathers, interprets, and logs data.
Performs other duties which are similar, related and incidental to this position.