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Alliant Energy · 4 hours ago

Senior GENCO Equipment Specialist

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $146K/yr

10+ years exp

Alliant Energy is committed to serving customers and building stronger communities. The Senior Generation Engineering Specialist applies advanced expertise in control systems to support the design, operation, and optimization of energy infrastructure, focusing on automated control strategies for generation equipment.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Assists with the identification and development of innovative methods for improving project management processes and techniques and promotes continuous improvement in all processes

Identifies new ways of utilizing existing resources and techniques to solve moderately complex problems

Interfaces with GENCO engineering groups and plant management to ensure that recurring project and maintenance activities align with GENCO/plant/unit financial and operating goals

Works on problems of diverse scope which require in-depth analysis to determine appropriate solution

Leads or participates on project teams to deliver engineering services satisfactorily on time and on budget

Monitors performance and conformance to all contractual or specification requirements

Assists with the development of strategies and plans for implementing large recurring engineering and maintenance projects in support of reliable and efficient plant operation

Works with plant staff to develop maintenance practices

Provides root cause failure analysis as needed

Assists with the development and implementation of vendor alliances and other contractors and may be responsible for specific vendor relationships

Provides maintenance and engineering support to assigned generating equipment and has detailed knowledge of several areas within the function or group

Assists with the establishment and application of corporate values in compliance with all environmental, safety and other laws and regulations

Assists in budgeting process and analyzes facility level projects and activities

Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities

Qualification

Steam Turbine MaintenanceCombustion Turbine MaintenanceBoiler MaintenancePower Plant OperationsPredictive MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementCondition MonitoringContinual Improvement ProcessCost OptimizationDesign SpecificationsInspection ManagementRecords ManagementProgram Management

Required

10 years of experience directly related to Steam Turbine, Combustion Turbine, and Boiler, Heat Recovery Steam Generator or Generator maintenance

Proven experience working with vendors and contractors to deliver goods and services in a timely and professional manner

Must possess a valid driver's license

General knowledge of the theory and application of business planning processes, including identifying industry trends and directions, developing and implementing engineering programs and strategies to satisfy customer's present and future needs

Demonstrated understanding of engineering and operations related financial and business skills including budgeting, accounting, utility economics, NPV, EBIT

Proven project management and scheduling skills

Demonstrated knowledge of electric and steam generation industry, power plant operations, mechanical and electrical equipment, and maintenance methods

Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, scheduling and planning software, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Demonstrated understanding of the theory and application of data-guided management practices including Statistical Process Control, Continuous Quality and Process Improvement, and data collection and analysis

Proven ability to administer company and union work rules, contracts and procedures

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment