Special Temporary Equipment Operator - Operations

Alliant Energy•Pardeeville, WI

2d•$35 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This position is perfect for those looking to gain hands-on experience in the power industry. As an Equipment Operator - Operations you'll perform various tasks around the plant, including work in the turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental and fuel handling equipment. You'll work a 12-hour rotating schedule, with day shifts from 6:00am to 6:00pm and night shifts from 6:00pm to 6:00am. Relief hours may be required for vacation coverage, vacancies, and service needs. The schedule is subject to change based on plant requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
General knowledge of mathematics and science math at the high school level
Ability to work with others
Mechanical ability
Ability to perform the physical requirements for the job.
Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.

Nice To Haves

Power Plant Assistant

Responsibilities

Keeps the turbine, boiler and coal handling equipment neat, clean and operating properly.
Cares for and purifies the station oil supply and keeps bearings and equipment well lubricated.
Assures that all major and minor auxiliary equipment are operating properly.
Operates all ash and slag handling equipment.
Performs tests, takes readings and records data.
Starts up, shuts down and cares for all turbine and boiler auxiliaries.
Performs maintenance work of ordinary nature when not operating.
Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Performs other duties which are similar, related, and incidental to the position.
Example: Inspecting, adjusting, repacking and operating equipment; minor maintenance; sweeping and scrubbing floors, wiping pipes and machinery; changing oil; testing and treating boiler water; collects samples.
Operate Air Quality Control Systems to include Lime/Recycle and Powdered activated carbon and Selective Catalytic Reactor systems
Under the direction of a supervisor conduct switching operations