Equipment Operator - Operations Special Temp
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Not subject to residency requirements. Job Summary Are you passionate about the energy sector and eager to start your career at a generating station? The Columbia Energy Center in Pardeeville, WI,
Requirements
~1 min read•Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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 around the plant, including work in the turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental and fuel handling equipment.
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read•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
•Work performed under the supervision of the salaried or hourly supervisor, as assigned.
•High School Diploma or GED
•Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility
Nice to Have
~1 min read•Power Plant Assistant
•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 culturally diverse work group.
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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 talent@alliantenergy.com.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- July 13, 2026
- First seen
- July 14, 2026
- Last seen
- July 14, 2026
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