Power Plant & Substation Electrician - Technician Journey or Apprentice
About The Position
Grow your career with Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Union Details (If applicable) IBEW Local 204 (Large Group) Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit Operations-IA Generation IPL Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. Training Locations Ottumwa Generating Station Residency Requirement Not subject to residency requirements. Job Summary Shall perform the duties of Power Plant and Substation Electrician. In addition, install, maintain and troubleshoot electronic, computerized and electrical equipment as assigned. What you will do Install, troubleshoot and maintain communication, data processing, and computerized control equipment. Keep operating records as required by the Company. Maintain solid state devices, computers, telemetering equipment, protective relays, and switchboard Instruments. Be able to work front construction prints, wiring diagrams, and instruction books as well as make sketches of wiring circuits and maintain prints up to date. Be familiar with and understand operating principles of power plant, computerized controls, substation equipment, and other equipment assigned. Be able to use the following additional test instruments: oscilloscope, wattmeter, phase angle meter, signal generator, electronic coupler, phase shifter, and other instruments and last equipment required to test certain equipment. Keep abreast of new equipment installed and test equipment required to maintain it. Assist in training journeyman and apprentices. Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Our Values Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected] . Posting End Date: February 16, 2026
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Shall perform the duties of Power Plant and Substation Electrician.
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot electronic, computerized and electrical equipment as assigned.
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain communication, data processing, and computerized control equipment.
- Keep operating records as required by the Company.
- Maintain solid state devices, computers, telemetering equipment, protective relays, and switchboard Instruments.
- Be able to work front construction prints, wiring diagrams, and instruction books as well as make sketches of wiring circuits and maintain prints up to date.
- Be familiar with and understand operating principles of power plant, computerized controls, substation equipment, and other equipment assigned.
- Be able to use the following additional test instruments: oscilloscope, wattmeter, phase angle meter, signal generator, electronic coupler, phase shifter, and other instruments and last equipment required to test certain equipment.
- Keep abreast of new equipment installed and test equipment required to maintain it.
- Assist in training journeyman and apprentices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
