Auxiliary Operator (Blount Generating Station)

Taleo; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taleo administers power plant operations requiring safe handling of boilers and generators, with responsibilities spanning operation, testing, maintenance, and administration. You will follow safety rules, troubleshoot, and ensure reliable performance while coordinating with contractors and training teams.

Opportunity to advance through qualification steps and take lead roles when needed, with a focus on safe practices and continuous improvement across plant procedures and reporting.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate power plant mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Willingness to work overtime and in varying temperature environments.
• Computer literacy and ability to use standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain assigned equipment and grounds safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment to maintain optimum operating conditions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize reliability.
• Receive deliveries and issue equipment and materials for operations.
• Direct contractors and temporary staff to complete tasks.
• Lead training activities to increase knowledge.
• Maintain plant logs, records, and prepare reports.
• Assist with developing and maintaining plant procedures.
• Assume lead plant system responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Power plant operations

Reading engineering drawings

Chemistry concepts

Hand tools & lifting

Overtime readiness

Computer literacy

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

A.S. degree in a technical science field with 1 year power plant experience

Technical/trade school education with 2 years power plant experience

High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years power plant experience

Job description

Purpose and Use

Under general supervision, positions in this classification perform plant operation, testing, maintenance, and administrative functions as required for the safe and efficient operation of power boilers, gas turbine generators, steam turbine generators, and other equipment. Auxiliary Operators maintain a familiarity with and perform all work in accordance with MGE safety rules and practices to provide a safe work environment.

Progression Through the Series

To move into the Senior Auxiliary Operator position, an employee must be fully qualified as a Control Operator as determined by completing their Control Operator Qualification Book and being signed off by Management. The Senior Auxiliary Operator routinely substitutes for a Control Operator.

Advancement to the Control Operator level is by promotion. When an opening arises, Auxiliary Operators with a demonstrated proficiency in performing their full range of duties will be considered.

Examples of Work Performed

• Operates and maintains all assigned equipment and associated grounds safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoots and adjusts equipment and systems as necessary to maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Performs routine and nonroutine preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment to maximize system reliability.
• Receives deliveries of stores periodically and issues equipment and materials required to support plant operation and maintenance.
• Works with and directs contractors and temporary personnel to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Leads and participates in training activities to continuously increase knowledge.
• Maintains plant logs, records, and files; collects information and prepares plant reports.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of plant procedures.
• Assumes lead plant system responsibility as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Typically evidenced by one of the following:

• A.S. degree in a technical science field from an accredited college, university, or trade school and one year of power plant-related experience; or
• Technical/trade school education and two years of power plant-related experience; or
• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of power plant-related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and operate power plant mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical information and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with chemistry principles and their relationship to power plant operations.
• Ability to use mechanical and hand tools and perform heavy lifting as required.
• Ability to work in widely varying temperature environments.
• Reasonable availability for overtime.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and other required software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to logically solve problems and balance competing priorities.

Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.