Über diese Substation Electrician Journey or Apprentice Stelle bei Alliant Energy
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:
Ames Operations Center, IPL Technical Training Center, Mason City Operations CenterResidency Requirements:
Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 60 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.Responsible for general installation and maintenance of substation, power plant substation, small hydro-plant, and combustion turbine equipment.
What you will do
- Installs, commissions, maintains and troubleshoots substation power transformers, circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear, oil circuit reclosers, load tap changers, voltage regulators and controls, capacitor banks and controls, circuit switchers, lightning arresters, battery and battery chargers, motors, underground high voltage and control cables, in transmission and distribution and power plant substations.
- Commissions, maintains and troubleshoots oil switches.
- Installs and maintains fiber optic cable from terminal equipment and control panels to high voltage substation equipment.
- Installs substation protective relays, substation metering, substation interchange metering, substation current transformers, coupling capacitors, digital and analog telemetering, power line carrier transmitters/receivers, wave-traps and carrier tuning equipment, transfer trip carrier and tone equipment, fiber optic and metallic inner-panel cable, transducers, digital fault recorders, sequence of events recorders, telephones, substation local area networks (LANs), distribution automation communications circuits from the Demarc to internal equipment, and packet radio.
- Installs terminations on high-voltage underground substation cables.
- Performs line switching for substation maintenance and construction activities.
- Prepares and maintains records of equipment tests and maintenance, keeps operating records, prepares purchase authorizations and performs other administrative work as required.
- Makes special tests as directed in connection with operation, maintenance and design of all types of electrical equipment and systems.
- Install, commissions, maintains and troubleshoots like types of customer owned equipment on non-commodity projects.
- Trains fellow employees in related activities.
- Performs other similar, related or incidental duties.
- Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
- May be required to perform first responder duties and basic troubleshooting on telecommunications and system protection equipment problems.
- 2 years formal education in electrical and electronic theory and fundamentals equivalent to completion of CIE Course 1B
- 4 years technical experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of metering, electrical and electronic plant and substation electrical equipment.
- Related training through an accredited electrical apprenticeship program may be substituted for the two years formal education, as determined by the JATC.
- This classification shall be required to hold a CDL and may operate vehicles that require the possession of a CDL (company policy regarding CDL applies to this classification).
- This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and Alliant Service Standards.
- Knowledge of electric utility systems operation, maintenance and construction practices.
- Demonstrated mechanical ability.
- Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of blueprints, maintenance manuals, technical manuals, electrical and electronic circuits and electrical equipment operating at power system frequency, and ability to analyze test results for the purpose of locating and remedying trouble in such circuits and equipment.
- Ability to read and comprehend Right-To-Know information.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Must be willing to work long overtime hours to maintain continuity of service as emergencies may require.
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:
$42.00 - $56.00Alliant 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.
Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold
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.
Visa sponsorship not supported.
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].
