Power Plant Assistant (Special Temp)

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Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

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Job Description

Job Summary:

As a Power Plant Assistant, you'll perform various tasks around the plant, including work in the turbine, pump room, and boiler.

This temporary role is expected to last until the plant transitions from coal to gas operations. 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.

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 - 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.

Other Requirements

• Must possess 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 collaborative and inclusive work environment.

 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 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 [email protected].​

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