Quality Control Technician - Journey or Apprentice

EEONLINE; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Technician - Journey or Apprentice to perform chemical analyses (coal, water, oil, and related samples) at our generating facilities. The role involves preparing reports and maintaining records to comply with environmental regulations, with potential travel to other plant locations for support.

The position requires completion of the apprenticeship, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work safely in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of the Quality Control Technician Apprenticeship and pass the final examination.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work at high elevations and to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab work and analyses for the generating station operations.
• Prepare reports and maintain station records and statistics.
• Report environmental data to regulatory bodies and complete required reporting.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain CEMS equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment, gauges and related instrumentation.
• Lead and train others in safe work practices.

Skills

Mathematics

Electricity

Chemistry

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Water treatment systems

Job description

Category

Technician

Quality Control Technician - Journey or Apprentice

Organization

Alliant Energy Corporation

Region

Canada, Iowa, Burlington

End Of Contest

December 17, 2026

Type

Full time

Description

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. This position may require travel to other plant locations to support operational, training, and business needs.

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
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Contact

Alliant Energy Corporation
4902 N Biltmore Ln
Madison
Wisconsin United States
www.alliantenergy.com