Quality Control Technician Apprentice/Journey

Alliant Energy; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking a Quality Control Technician Apprentice/Journey in Ottumwa. In this full-time role, you will perform essential lab tests, assist in environmental reporting, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates are recent high school graduates or apprentices with a passion for analytical work and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Completion of the Quality Control Technician Apprenticeship is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analyses, including coal and water tests.
• Complete environmental reports for State and Federal regulations.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment.

Skills

Analytical work

Basic mathematics

Chemistry

Electricity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Quality Control Technician Apprentice/Journey

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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. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

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. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

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

Training Locations:

Ottumwa Generating Station

Residency Requirements:

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Summary

Will be responsible for performing chemical analyses, this includes coal, water, heat, vibration, oil, coal burn and other related analyses required in the generating station, and preparation of reports and records regarding those analyses. Responsible for test analysis and reporting related to environmental regulations.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for performing lab work, tests and analysis relating to the maintenance and operation of an electric generating station. Assists in preparing reports; maintains records, completing paperwork, station statistics and computer entry.
• Responsible for completing and reporting environmental reports, including State and Federal reports for CEM equipment.
• Performs tests and analysis as required by environmental regulations. Assists in preparing reports; maintains records.
• Responsible for understanding and following environmental and regulatory rules.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains CEMS equipment.
• Maintains, balances and calibrates test equipment, pressure gauges and other related equipment.
• Responsible for handling, unloading, and working with chemicals in a safe manner.
• Collect data, complete and generate GADS Reports and other related reports.
• Responsible for following procedures.
• Maintain supplies and orders materials.
• Lead and train others in the same or lower classification in safe work practices.
• Conduct coal fitness testing.
• Conduct vibration analysis
• Maintains and repairs instrumentation, testing, and analyzing equipment.
• Responsible for handling, unloading, and working with chemicals in a safe manner.
• Responsible for following procedures.
• Maintains and repairs laboratory facilities, test equipment, water treatment equipment, lab equipment and other related equipment.
• Maintain plant water quality and analysis requirements.
• Maintains and repairs laboratory instrumentation, testing, and analyzing equipment.
• Calibrates and maintains sample system, demineralizer system and other related water treatment systems and equipment.
• Perform various levels of plumbing.
• Performs other duties, which are similar, related or incidental to this position and assist in other activities that do not require skills of a higher classification.
• The above duties are not an inclusive list of duties to be performed for this position. The above listed duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by the employee.
  
  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Required Experience

• Completion of the Quality Control Technician Apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Possess skills in basic mathematics, electricity, chemistry, and can demonstrate the ability to perform work requirements on a computer
• Interest and aptitude for analytical work
• Knowledge of plant systems
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Must be able to work at high elevations
• Must be able to follow procedures
• Must be able to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.
  
  

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:

$36.81 - $49.08

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.

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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.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [e-mail].

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