Special Temp Equipment Operator Operations

Pardeeville, WI April 14, 2026 Full Time Workday

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Residency Requirements:

Not subject to residency requirements.

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 including work in and around the turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental, and fuel handling equipment at a coal generation station. Making rounds on equipment.

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. 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

•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 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.

Pay Range:

$35.00 - $55.00

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

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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.

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

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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