System Technician

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

What you will do

• 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.
• Commissions, maintains and tests current transformers, coupling capacitors, fiber optic cable to high voltage equipment and substation control cable in transmission and distribution substations.
• 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 associated with substations and system protection.
• Installs, commissions, maintains and tests like types of customer equipment on non-commodity projects.
• Trains fellow employees in related activities.
• May be required to perform communication's equipment problems.
• Performs other similar, related or incidental duties.
• Must be willing to work long overtime hours to maintain continuity of service, as emergencies require.

• 2 years formal education in electrical and electronic theory and fundamentals equivalent to completion of the Cleveland Institute of Electronics (CIE) Course 1B
• 6 years technical experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic plant and/or substation electrical equipment.
• Related training through an accredited electrical apprenticeship program may be substituted for the 2 years formal education, as determined by the JATC.

Preferred Experience

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

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.
• Demonstrated aptitude to work alone in unsupervised situations.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including DOS, Windows, Excel, Access and Word.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

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., 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: $56.73 - $56.73 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. 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. Disclaimer