Power Plant Assistant - Special Temp

Pardeeville, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2024
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Job Summary
Are you interested in a career in Energy? Would you love to work in a generating station? We currently have a position that is a great opportunity to kick off your career in the power field! The Columbia Generating Station in Pardeeville, WI is currently seeking a Power Plant Assistant - Special Temp to perform work in and around the power plant.

This is an entry level position that provides opportunities to learn the trade and a career path to move into other positions within the company. This position is a temporary role, and is estimated to last until the retirement of the plant, approximately 36 months.

The person in this role will use a variety of skills to include work performed in and around the turbine, pump room, boiler and fuel handling equipment. This role may also be responsible for assisting in coal yard operations, including train unloading, equipment rounds, and cleaning of equipment.
  • There is a 5 shift rotation for this position. Day shift hours are 7:00am-7:00pm. Night shift hours are 7:00pm to 7:00am. In addition 2 weeks of nights, 2 weeks of days and 1 week relief or Two 10-hour shifts GAP schedule. Relief hours may be required for vacation, vacancy coverage, and needs of service. Schedule is subject to change depending on plant needs.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Routine cleaning and janitorial work.
  • Provides stores support.
  • Performs unskilled and semi-skilled physical work required in the various operations of any department of the power plant.
  • Performs maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds as assigned.
  • Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to the position.
  • Train for Equipment Operator - Fuels position.
  • Train for Equipment Operator - Operations position.
Supervision
  • Work performed under the supervision of the salaried or hourly supervisor as assigned.
Education Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
  • 2 years experience and/or equivalent in an electric generating facility, steam generating station and/or a coal yard fuel handling operation.

Other Requirements
  • Must posses a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • General knowledge of mathematics and science at the high school level
  • Ability to work with others.
  • Mechanical ability.
  • Knowledge of fuel-handling or heavy equipment and the layout of operation of a generating station.
  • 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.

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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.

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