Maintenance Operator Technician - Electrician
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$50.17 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Prairie du Sac, WI Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$18.77
$33.82
$50.17
About this job
At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.
Union Details (If applicable)
IBEW Local 965Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit
Operations-WI Generation WPL, Prairie du SacNumber of Positions Available
1Salary Grade
U101477Career Band
JourneyJob Code
J06188Residency Requirement
Not subject to residency requirements.Pay Range
$50.17 - $53.31Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
Job Description
Are you ready to power up your career? We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Operator Technician – Electrician to join our team at the Prairie du Sac Generating Station. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of electrical, maintenance, and operational duties to keep our hydroelectric plants running safely and efficiently. From troubleshooting and repairing equipment to maintaining plant control systems and supporting generation operations, you’ll play a critical part in delivering reliable energy to our communities.
Performs varied electrical, maintenance, construction and operating duties as necessary to maintain and operate the hydro plants.
What you will do
- Performs the electrical and basic instrument and control and basic mechanical troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, cleaning, inspecting, and constructing of equipment and systems for the generation facility.
- Performs maintenance or installation of electrical equipment at Prairie du Sac or Kilbourn generating station and high voltage substation.
- Maintains, installs, and/or directs maintenance of the basic plant control systems and related activities.
- Maintains, calibrates, and assists with required testing of equipment and systems.
- Maintain dams, gates, locks, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, including major and minor electrical and mechanical overhaul work, concrete repair and construction.
- Performs the operating duties at generating stations as assigned and as circumstances require to include operation of: switchboards, turbine-generators, auxiliary systems, gates, locks and coordination with System Operation Center.
- Performs inspection of plant and equipment as required.
- Performs various non-structural welding tasks.
- Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions.
- Operates and/or obtains information from various mechancial and electrical devices used to support specific equipment diagnostics or work activities, gathers, interprets, and logs data.
- Performs other duties which are similar, related and incidental to this position.
- High School Diploma Required
Required Experience
- 4 year's experience of electrical trade or completed apprenticeship.
- Up to date demonstrated electrical experience required.
Preferred Experience
- 2 years' experience in hydro operations and/or hydro plant maintenance
Other Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and Driver Qualification Certification prior to the end of trial period.
- This position is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug/alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 382), and is subject to drug/alcohol testing according to said regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of plant and transmission systems
- Proven mechanical ability
- Demonstrated skill in the use of hand tools
- Ability to lift objects up to 95 pounds
- 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.
Our Values
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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.
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Posting End Date:
February 22, 2026
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