T-Maintenance Technician Mechanical - Welding- Journey or Apprentice

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. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between.

About the role

This is a traveling role that involves regular travel throughout the state of Wisconsin to support and learn about various generation plants, including coal, gas, combustion turbine, solar, wind, and battery generation facilities. Performs varied mechanical, basic electrical and basic control and instrument maintenance activities and other duties necessary to maintain the generation facility to which they are assigned.

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

Employees in this job classification are covered by the Residency Policy and will be required to live within 60 minutes of one of the following locations under normal driving conditions: Columbia, Edgewater, Riverside, or Madison.

Responsibilities

• Performs the mechanical and basic electrical and basic instrument and control troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, cleaning, inspecting, and constructing of equipment and systems for the generation facility.
• Operates and/or obtains information from various mechanical and electrical devices used to support specific equipment diagnostics or work activities; gathers, interprets, and logs data.
• Is proficient in the use of machine tools and various hand-powered tools as job needs dictate.
• Operates mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
• Performs various welding activities.
• Supports safety, plant reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency improvements by participating in various continuous improvement activities.
• Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
• Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related, or incidental to this position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journey level in the mechanical trade
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems
• Well-developed skills in machining
• Knowledge of theory and skill in welding
• Knowledge of company safety rules
• High degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Strong leadership ability
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Pay

Pay Range: $43.85 - $56.22 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.

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Volunteer opportunities