Operating Crew Foreman
Alliant Energy

Job Info

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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.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Operating Crew Foreman for our Ottumwa Generating Station. In this role you will assist management by providing services including, but not limited to, discussing work content, assignment of personnel, reviewing work, planning of work, ensuring accuracy of appropriate paperwork. Responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant operation of the respective plant with a keen focus on continuously improving competitive position and profitability.

What you will do

• Act as a role model in attitude, safety, productivity, emergency response, and business decision-making. Coach employees on their performance on these aspects of their job.
  
• Lead by example - wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat, etc.).
  
• Know safety rules/practices, regulations, and operating procedures and see that they are followed.
  
• Demonstrate leadership in the area of safety. Observe and enforce safety rules and practices. Encourage safe work behaviors and promptly correct conditions and unsafe behavior.
  
• Inform supervisor when employee continually fails to follow safety rules, work in a safe manner, or use proper tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and equipment.
  
• Responsible for the productivity of employees under his/her supervision. Manage employee, as your own business.
  
• Promote teamwork to maximize safety and productivity.
  
• Monitor and discuss performance/productivity issues (positive and negative) with employees. Personally take action to correct and improve. Inform management when employee continually fails to met productivity or performance measures.
  
• Continually strive to reduce costs.
  
• Ensure accuracy of appropriate paper work and complete as required.
  
• Communicate effectively with management and co-workers alike. Inform management when problems continue after you have addressed and tried to resolve issue.
  
• Knowledge of union contract.
  
• Understand objectives of the business unit and vision of the company. Actions should support attainment of objective. Communicate goals to employees assigned and execute work consistent with business unit/plant objectives. Share performance measures with employees.
  
• Promote team based environment and harmony among team members. Serve as the role model of the team in all respects (safety, communications, attitude, work ethic, etc.).
  
• Ensure that all aspects of plant operations remain in compliance with environmental rules and regulations.
  
• Operate boilers, turbine generators, compression turbines, and according to location, may perform electrical switching.
  
• Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures to take equipment out of service and to restore equipment to active status.
  
• Perform PM and may assist with maintenance work.
  
• Be able to operate all units in the plant.
  
• Report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
  
• Ensure employees report to work in appropriate mental and physical condition and ready to work.
  
• The above list duties are not an inclusive list of duties to be performed for this position. These listed duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by the employee. Some duties listed may be plant specific.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read P&ID's, operating manuals, technical manual, mechanical aptitude
  
• Reading and math knowledge
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to read and comprehend RIGHT TO KNOW information
  
• Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR
  
• Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies
  
• Capacity for quick, accurate decisions and speed of execution, basic computer skills required.
  

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.

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 is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all 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 expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

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.

Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

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