Project T-Simple Cycle CT Technician

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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:

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 60 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Job Summary

Do you have an electrical background and are interested in power generation? If so, we encourage you to apply for our Project T-Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine Technician position!

This role is open at our Sheboygan Falls Generating Station in Sheboygan Falls, WI. As our generation increases in solar, we anticipate additional support from our Simple Cycle power plants.

This is a bargaining position and is designated as a “Project Position.” As such, there is a point where the project will end (up to 30 months approximately). At the end of this project, you will have return rights or can stay in the position if it becomes a regular option.

This position is second shift and will work from 2:00 pm - 10:30pm.

The person in this role performs a variety of work connected with the operations, inspections, and maintenance of combustion turbine sites. We are seeking a candidate with a strong electrical, or instrument and control background for this role.

 What you will do

• Performs combustion turbine operations, inspections, and maintenance in a safe and efficient manner adhering to all corporate and company guidelines to ensure compliance with all city, state, and federal regulations.
• Participates in job safety briefings, safety tailgate sessions, safety reviews and safety observations.
• Observes, operates and initiates repairs to the combustion turbines and related equipment.
• Maintains an accurate operating log of all equipment and performs preventive maintenance to sustain equipment availability and reliability.
• Performs and documents routine inspections and maintenance of the site, combustion turbines, and related equipment utilizing Maximo and predictive and preventive maintenance processes and procedures.
• Performs and documents routine inspections of the site, combustion turbines and related equipment, and collects and retains necessary data to support regulatory permit requirements and reporting.
• Calibrates and repairs recording and indicating instrumentation.
• Welds with a fair skill to produce safe and reliable repairs and construction.
• Maintains performance monitoring and control equipment. Monitors gas and steam turbine performance. Keeps testing records as assigned.
• Participates in the performance of warehouse activities, ordering supplies as needed, and supports inventory activities.
• Performs and participates in regular inspections, overhauls, and maintenance of all related plant equipment.
• Maintains, operates, and repairs water treatment systems. Receives and unloads acid, caustic and other chemicals needed for the operation of the facility. Troubleshoots and repairs the water treatment system controls and valves. Maintains optimum water treatment system performance.
• Performs tests and reports data on water treatment systems.
• Operates mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
• Supports safety, plant reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency improvements by participating in various continuous improvement activities.
• Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
• Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions.
• Works closely with contractors on troubleshooting, repairing, and/or installing equipment.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related, or incidental to this position.
• Supports operation and maintenance activities at other generating facilities as needed.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Instrument and Control from a Technical College is Preferred.

Required Experience

• 4 years’ experience in any one or a combination of the electrical, or instrument and control trades or completed apprenticeship; or 2 years of Combustion Turbine maintenance and operation experience.
• Up to date demonstrated electrical or instrument and control experienc