Special Temp Equipment Operator - Operations

Alliant Energy•Pardeeville, WI

10d

About The Position

The Special Temp Equipment Operator performs work in and around turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental, and fuel-handling equipment. The role involves making equipment rounds and following 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. The position works under the supervision of an assigned salaried or hourly supervisor. Duties include operating and caring for power-generation equipment, performing tests and recording readings, completing ordinary maintenance when not operating, and following established procedures and safety practices. The job description lists a pay range of $35.00–$55.00 and notes that Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package, with benefit program details available on its Careers site.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility.
Valid driver’s license.
General knowledge of high-school-level mathematics and science.
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 when not operating.
Perform work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Inspect, adjust, repack, and operate equipment; perform minor maintenance; clean floors, pipes, and machinery; change oil; test and treat boiler water; and collect samples.
Operate Air Quality Control Systems, including Lime/Recycle, Powdered Activated Carbon, and Selective Catalytic Reactor systems.
Conduct switching operations under the direction of a supervisor.
Perform other duties that are similar, related, and incidental to the position.