Equipment Operator - Operations - Special Temporary

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.

About the role

This is a temporary Equipment Operator – Operations position at the Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, WI, ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in the power industry. You will perform various tasks around the plant, including work in the turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental, and fuel handling equipment.

Schedule

You will work a 12-hour rotating schedule with day shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Relief hours may be required for vacation coverage, vacancies, and service needs. The schedule is subject to change based on plant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Keep the turbine, boiler, and coal handling equipment neat, clean, and operating properly.
• Maintain and purify the station oil supply; keep bearings and equipment well lubricated.
• Ensure all major and minor auxiliary equipment are operating properly.
• Operate all ash and slag handling equipment.
• Perform tests, take readings, and record data.
• Start up, shut down, and care for all turbine and boiler auxiliaries.
• Perform maintenance work of ordinary nature when not operating.
• Perform all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
• Conduct tasks such as inspecting, adjusting, repacking, and operating equipment; minor maintenance; sweeping and scrubbing floors; wiping pipes and machinery; changing oil; testing and treating boiler water; collecting samples.
• Operate Air Quality Control Systems, including Lime/Recycle, Powdered Activated Carbon, and Selective Catalytic Reactor systems.
• Under the direction of a supervisor, conduct switching operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility (preferred).
• Power Plant Assistant experience (preferred).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of high school-level mathematics and science.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements for the job.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.

Pay

Pay Range: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour.

Benefits

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.