Safety-Driven Power Plant Control Room Operator

alliantenergy; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 66,868 - 70,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Burlington, IA is seeking an Apprentice or Journey level operator to safely and efficiently run steam turbine generating units and related equipment. The role requires vigilance, adherence to safety protocols and precise monitoring of plant conditions.

You will monitor gauges, record operating data, assist in training, and help maintain logs. This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliable power generation for the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read P&ID’s, operating manuals and technical manuals.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills; strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in safety and follow rules and policies.
• Observe safety rules, policies, and practices and encourage safe work.
• Operate control equipment for safe boiler, turbine and auxiliary equipment operation.
• Start, operate, inspect and shut down steam turbine generating units and related equipment.
• Record pressures, temperatures and flows; ensure gauges indicate normal conditions.
• Prepare logs and reports; inform supervisor of abnormal conditions.
• Assist in training, Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Safety leadership

Reading P&ID’s

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and math knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Alliant Energy in Burlington, IA is seeking an Apprentice or Journey level operator to safely and efficiently run steam turbine generating units and related equipment. The role requires vigilance, adherence to safety protocols and precise monitoring of plant conditions.

You will monitor gauges, record operating data, assist in training, and help maintain logs. This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliable power generation for the community.