Power Plant Equipment Operator – 12-Hour Shifts

Alliant Energy; Pardeeville (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Wisconsin seeks a Power Plant Assistant to support turbine, boiler and coal handling equipment. You will perform rounds, take readings and operate ash/slag handling systems in a 12-hour rotating shift, with day and night coverage. Responsibilities include maintenance tasks, lubrication, and ensuring safe, efficient plant operation.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to work well with others, with preferred experience in a power plant environment.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of mathematics and science at the high school level.
• Ability to work with others in a collaborative setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keeps turbine, boiler and coal handling equipment neat, clean and operating properly.
• Cares for and purifies the station oil supply and keeps bearings lubricated.
• Assures major and minor auxiliary equipment are operating properly.
• Operates ash and slag handling equipment.
• Performs tests, takes readings and records data.
• Starts up, shuts down and cares for all turbine and boiler auxiliaries.
• Performs maintenance work of ordinary nature when not operating.

Skills

Mathematics

Science

Teamwork

Mechanical ability

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alliant Energy in Wisconsin seeks a Power Plant Assistant to support turbine, boiler and coal handling equipment. You will perform rounds, take readings and operate ash/slag handling systems in a 12-hour rotating shift, with day and night coverage. Responsibilities include maintenance tasks, lubrication, and ensuring safe, efficient plant operation.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to work well with others, with preferred experience in a power plant environment.