Floor Operator I - Journey/Apprentice

Job Summary

Serve on a team to efficiently and safely operate the plant boiler and maintain it and associated equipment. Work effectively with other work team members and management on a rotating shift basis. Assist Control Room Operator in all operations.

What You Will Do

• Serve on a team to efficiently and safely operate the plant boiler and maintain it and associated equipment.
• Work effectively with other work team members and management on a rotating shift basis.
• Assist Control Room Operator in all operations.
• Communicate with fellow employees in giving and receiving orders, keeping others informed, log book entries, etc.
• Starts, operates, inspects, and shuts down all steam generators, steam turbine generating units and all associated auxiliary equipment as requested by CRO or management.
• Observe and record pressures, temperatures and flows on all operating equipment and controls.
• Absorb and execute orders relative to electric loads and switching instructions.
• Operate all pumps, heaters, pulverizers and other auxiliary equipment; operate circulating water screens, pumps, chlorination equipment, condensers and air removal equipment.
• Operate switchgear as instructed.
• Make minor repairs and replacements on station equipment and report other maintenance requirements.
• Supervise and assist in training of other operating employees.
• Absorb and execute Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures to take equipment out of service.
• Clean boiler passes, preheaters, flues, ducts, ash pits and pyrites by removing ashes as required; inspect, operate and clean storage batteries and charging unit.
• Operate plant while CRO is absent and/or in case of emergencies.
• Perform PM and may assist with maintenance work.
• Perform other related work as required for the safe, orderly, efficient and harmonious operation of the plant.
• Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

  Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Good reading comprehension, mathematics skills
  • Ability to read P&ID’s, operating manuals, technical manuals
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Good verbal and written communications skills
  • Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR
  • Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies
  • Capacity for quick, accurate decisions and speed of execution
  • Basic computer skills

  Benefits

  Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Pay Range: $43.49 - $49.70 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.

  About the Role

  This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications.

  Residency Requirements

  Not subject to residency requirements.

  Training Locations

  Ottumwa Generating Station

  Pay

  Pay Range: $43.49 - $49.70

  Schedule

  Rotating Shift

  Benefits

  Comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

  Skills

  Good reading comprehension, mathematics skills, ability to read P&ID’s, operating manuals, technical manuals, mechanical aptitude, good verbal and written communications skills, basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR, ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies, capacity for quick, accurate decisions and speed of execution, basic computer skills.

  Qualifications

  High School Diploma or equivalent.

  Communities

  Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Alliant Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Company

  Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.