Special Temp Equipment Operator - Operations

Wisconsin Power & Light Co.; Washington; On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy's Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, WI, is offering an Equipment Operator Operations - Special Temp. position to gain hands-on experience in the power industry.

You will work a 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00am–6:00pm or 6:00pm–6:00am) performing tasks around the plant, including turbine, boiler and coal handling operations. The role involves maintaining equipment, taking readings, performing routine maintenance, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility.
• Power Plant Assistant is preferred.

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 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.
• Follows established procedures and safety practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical ability

Physical fitness

Math & science

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Residency Requirements

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about the energy sector and eager to start your career at a generating station? The Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, WI, is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Equipment Operator Operations - Special Temp. This position is perfect for those looking to gain hands‑on experience in the power industry. As an Equipment Operator - Operations you'll perform various tasks around the plant, including work in the turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental and fuel handling equipment. 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.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $55.00

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

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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.

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