Quality Control Technician - Journey or Apprentice

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: Burlington Generating Station Residency Requirements: Not subject to residency requirements.

Will be responsible for performing chemical analyses, this includes coal, water, heat, vibration, oil, coal burn and other related analyses required in the generating station, and preparation of reports and records regarding those analyses. Responsible for test analysis and reporting related to environmental regulations. This position may require travel to other plant locations to support operational, training, and business needs.

Responsible for performing lab work, tests and analysis relating to the maintenance and operation of an electric generating station. Assists in preparing reports; maintains records, completing paperwork, station statistics and computer entry. Responsible for completing and reporting environmental reports, including State and Federal reports for CEM equipment. Performs tests and analysis as required by environmental regulations. Assists in preparing reports; maintains records. Responsible for understanding and following environmental and regulatory rules. Operates, calibrates and maintains CEMS equipment. Maintains, balances and calibrates test equipment, pressure gauges and other related equipment. Responsible for handling, unloading, and working with chemicals in a safe manner. Collect data, complete and generate GADS Reports and other related reports. Responsible for following procedures. Maintain supplies and orders materials. Lead and train others in the same or lower classification in safe work practices. Conduct coal fitness testing. Conduct vibration analysis Maintains and repairs instrumentation, testing, and analyzing equipment. Responsible for handling, unloading, and working with chemicals in a safe manner. Responsible for following procedures. Maintains and repairs laboratory facilities, test equipment, water treatment equipment, lab equipment and other related equipment. Maintain plant water quality and analysis requirements. Maintains and repairs laboratory instrumentation, testing, and analyzing equipment. Calibrates and maintains sample system, demineralizer system and other related water treatment systems and equipment. Perform various levels of plumbing. Performs other duties, which are similar, related or incidental to this position and assist in other activities that do not require skills of a higher classification. The above duties are not an inclusive list of duties to be performed for this position. The above listed duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by the employee.

Requirements High School Diploma or GED Required Experience Completion of the Quality Control Technician Apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination Other Requirements Must possess a valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Possess skills in basic mathematics, electricity, chemistry, and can demonstrate the ability to perform work requirements on a computer Interest and aptitude for analytical work Knowledge of plant systems Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Must be able to work at high elevations Must be able to follow procedures Ability to work effectively