Quality Control Technician - Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Burlington, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing chemical analyses, including coal, water, heat, vibration, oil, coal burn, and other related analyses required in the generating station. The position also involves the preparation of reports and records regarding these analyses, as well as test analysis and reporting related to environmental regulations. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level, dependent upon qualifications. The position may require travel to other plant locations to support operational, training, and business needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Completion of the Quality Control Technician Apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Possess skills in basic mathematics, electricity, chemistry, and can demonstrate the ability to perform work requirements on a computer
Interest and aptitude for analytical work
Knowledge of plant systems
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
Must be able to work at high elevations
Must be able to follow procedures
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Performing lab work, tests and analysis relating to the maintenance and operation of an electric generating station.
Assisting in preparing reports; maintaining records, completing paperwork, station statistics and computer entry.
Completing and reporting environmental reports, including State and Federal reports for CEM equipment.
Performing tests and analysis as required by environmental regulations.
Understanding and following environmental and regulatory rules.
Operating, calibrating and maintaining CEMS equipment.
Maintaining, balancing and calibrating test equipment, pressure gauges and other related equipment.
Handling, unloading, and working with chemicals in a safe manner.
Collecting data, completing and generating GADS Reports and other related reports.
Following procedures.
Maintaining supplies and ordering materials.
Leading and training others in the same or lower classification in safe work practices.
Conducting coal fitness testing.
Conducting vibration analysis.
Maintaining and repairing instrumentation, testing, and analyzing equipment.
Maintaining and repairing laboratory facilities, test equipment, water treatment equipment, lab equipment and other related equipment.
Maintaining plant water quality and analysis requirements.
Calibrating and maintaining sample system, demineralizer system and other related water treatment systems and equipment.
Performing various levels of plumbing.
Performing other duties, which are similar, related or incidental to this position and assist in other activities that do not require skills of a higher classification.