Special Temp Equipment Operator - Operations

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

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Wisconsin is seeking a Power Plant Assistant to perform rounds around turbine, boiler and fuel handling equipment. The role includes 12-hour rotating days from 6:00am to 6:00pm and nights from 6:00pm to 6:00am, with potential vacation coverage.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining turbine and boiler auxiliaries, oil purification, and ensuring all equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in an electric generating facility is preferred.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic measurements.

Responsibilities

• Keep turbine, boiler and coal handling equipment clean and operating.
• Care for and purify station oil supply; lubricate bearings and equipment.
• Ensure major and minor auxiliary equipment operate properly.
• Operate ash and slag handling equipment.
• Perform tests, take readings and record data.
• Start up, shut down, and maintain turbine and boiler auxiliaries.
• Perform routine maintenance when not operating.
• Follow procedures and safety practices.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical ability

Teamwork

Math & science

Shift work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 965

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Columbia, Operations-WI Generation WPL

Number of Positions Available

1

Salary Grade

U10199T

Job Code

J03884

Residency Requirement

Not subject to residency requirements.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $55.00

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.

Job Description

Job Summary

Work performed in and around the turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental and fuel handling equipment. Making rounds on equipment and accept direction from supervisor/lead.

You’ll work a 12-hour rotating schedule, with day shifts from 6:00am to 6:00pm and night shifts from 6:00pm to 6:00am. Relief hours may be required for vacation coverage, vacancies, and service needs. The schedule is subject to change based on plant requirements.

What you will do

• Keeps the turbine, boiler and coal handling equipment neat, clean and operating properly.
• Cares for and purifies the station oil supply and keeps bearings and equipment well lubricated.
• Assures that all major and minor auxiliary equipment are operating properly.
• Operates all 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.
• Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related, and incidental to the position.
• Example: Inspecting, adjusting, repacking and operating equipment; minor maintenance; sweeping and scrubbing floors, wiping pipes and machinery; changing oil; testing and treating boiler water; collects samples.
• Operate Air Quality Control Systems to include Lime/Recycle and Powdered activated carbon and Selective Catalytic Reactor systems
• Under the direction of a supervisor conduct switching operations

Supervision

• Work performed under the supervision of the salaried or hourly supervisor, as assigned.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility

Preferred Experience

• Power Plant Assistant

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of mathematics and science math at the high school level
• Ability to work with others
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to perform the physical requirements for the job.
• Ability 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.

Our Values

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

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.

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].

Posting End Date

November 9, 2026