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Special Temp Equipment Operator - Operations

Alliant Energy•Pardeeville, WI
•$35 - $55•Onsite
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About The Position

Alliant Energy is hiring a Special Temp Equipment Operator for Operations at the Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, Wisconsin. The role performs tasks throughout the plant, including in the turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental systems, and fuel-handling areas. The operator maintains and operates plant equipment, takes readings and samples, performs routine maintenance, and follows established procedures and safety practices. The position works a 12-hour rotating schedule: 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 to cover vacations, vacancies, and service needs, and the schedule may change based on plant requirements. The position is not subject to residency requirements. Work is performed under the supervision of a salaried or hourly supervisor, as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • General knowledge of mathematics and science at the high school level.
  • 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 lubricated.
  • Ensure major and minor auxiliary equipment is operating 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 work when not operating equipment.
  • Follow 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 a supervisor's direction.
  • Perform other duties that are similar, related, and incidental to the position.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Volunteer opportunities

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

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