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Job Summary
Alliant Energy is looking for an experienced Maintenance Operator Technician - Electrician with a strong electrical background to ensure a smooth operation and upkeep of our facilities while also having the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment at our Prairie Du Sac Generating Station!
The Maintenance Operator Technician - Electrician performs varied electrical, maintenance, construction and operating duties as necessary to maintain and operate our hydro plants.
This position works four days a week, 10 hour days from 6am-4:30p.m.
What you will do
Performs the electrical and basic instrument and control and basic mechanical troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, cleaning, inspecting, and constructing of equipment and systems for the generation facility.
Performs maintenance or installation of electrical equipment at Prairie du Sac or Kilbourn generating station and high voltage substation.
Maintains, installs, and/or directs maintenance of the basic plant control systems and related activities.
Maintains, calibrates, and assists with required testing of equipment and systems.
Maintain dams, gates, locks, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, including major and minor electrical and mechanical overhaul work, concrete repair and construction.
Performs the operating duties at generating stations as assigned and as circumstances require to include operation of: switchboards, turbine-generators, auxiliary systems, gates, locks and coordination with System Operation Center.
Performs inspection of plant and equipment as required.
Performs various non-structural welding tasks.
Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions.
Operates and/or obtains information from various mechancial and electrical devices used to support specific equipment diagnostics or work activities, gathers, interprets, and logs data.
Performs other duties which are similar, related and incidental to this position.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma Required
Required Experience
4 year's experience of electrical trade or completed apprenticeship.
Preferred Experience
2 years' experience in hydro operations and/or hydro plant maintenance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of plant and transmission systems
Proven mechanical ability
Demonstrated skill in the use of hand tools
Ability to lift objects up to 95 pounds
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.
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Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all 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 expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.
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.
Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.
