Power Plant Control Room Operator

Alliant Energy; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy seeks an Apprentice/Journey level operator for Prairie Creek Gen Station. You will safely operate steam turbine units and auxiliary equipment, start and shut down systems, and maintain logs.

The role emphasizes safety leadership and adherence to environmental and safety regulations. Ideal candidates have strong reading, math, and communication skills, plus basic computer skills and the ability to quickly decide during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Able to read P&ID diagrams and operating manuals.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong reading, math, and written communication abilities.
• Capable of rapid decision-making in emergencies.
• Basic computer literacy for logs and reporting.
• Aware of safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out basics.

Responsibilities

• Operate control equipment to run boilers, turbines and auxiliaries.
• Start, inspect, monitor, and shut down steam turbine units and related systems.
• Record pressures, temperatures, and flow rates and verify gauges.
• Prepare logs/reports and inform supervisor of abnormal conditions.
• Perform troubleshooting and assist with maintenance and PM tasks.
• Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and support training of staff.

Skills

P&ID reading

operating manuals

mechanical aptitude

reading and math

verbal and written communication

First Aid/CPR basics

basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alliant Energy seeks an Apprentice/Journey level operator for Prairie Creek Gen Station. You will safely operate steam turbine units and auxiliary equipment, start and shut down systems, and maintain logs.

The role emphasizes safety leadership and adherence to environmental and safety regulations. Ideal candidates have strong reading, math, and communication skills, plus basic computer skills and the ability to quickly decide during emergencies.