Alliant Energy

System Technician Journey/Apprentice

Marshalltown, IA

full time

$85,280-$114,400

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

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.

This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications.

Training Locations:

Marshalltown Operations Center

Residency Requirements:

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Summary

Responsible for highly skilled start-up testing and maintenance activities associated with substation and system protection equipment.

What you will do

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Installs, commissions, maintains and tests substation and power plant protective relays, digital and analog telemetering, power-line carrier transmitters/receivers, wave-traps and carrier tuning equipment, transfer trip carrier and tone equipment, substation inner-panel fiber optic and metallic cable, transducers, digital fault recorders, sequence of events recorders, substation local area networks (LANs), substation PLCs and CPUs, remote terminal units for both substation use and distribution automation motor operator control, substation communications circuits from the Demarc to all internal equipment, packet radio and 928/952 MHz radio.

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Commissions, maintains and tests current transformers, coupling capacitors, fiber optic cable to high voltage equipment and substation control cable in transmission and distribution substations.

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Prepares and maintains records of equipment tests and maintenance, keeps operating records, prepares purchase authorizations and performs other administrative work as required.

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Makes special tests as directed in connection with operation, maintenance and design of all types of electrical equipment and systems associated with substations and system protection.

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Installs, commissions, maintains and tests like types of customer equipment on non-commodity projects.

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Trains fellow employees in related activities.

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May be required to perform communication's equipment problems.

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Performs other similar, related or incidental duties.

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Must be willing to work long overtime hours to maintain continuity of service, as emergencies require.

Education Requirements

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High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

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2 years formal education in electrical and electronic theory and fundamentals equivalent to completion of the Cleveland Institute of Electronics (CIE) Course 1B

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6 years technical experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic plant and/or substation electrical equipment.

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Related training through an accredited electrical apprenticeship program may be substituted for the 2 years formal education, as determined by the JATC.

Other Requirements

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Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Basic knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and Alliant Service Standards.

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Knowledge of electric utility systems operation, maintenance and construction practices.

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Demonstrated mechanical ability.

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Demonstrated aptitude to work alone in unsupervised situations.

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Demonstrated computer skills, including DOS, Windows, Excel, Access and Word.

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Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.

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Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

Key Skills

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:

$41.31 - $55.08

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.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

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

talent@alliantenergy.com

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