Electrician Job Fond du Lac area,Wisconsin USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications.

Job Summary:

Constructs substations and maintains the electrical and related equipment of a substation.

What You Will Do:

Constructs substations and maintains the electrical and related equipment of a substation in proper condition to give continuous satisfactory service.
Installs and maintains high voltage cables.
In some cases, rebuilds or enlarges substations and installs new equipment.
Installs and maintains signal and communication equipment.
Makes large power meter installations for large power customers.
May direct the work of an electrician's helper, electrician apprentice, laborer semi-skilled, and occasional temporary help.
Works on energized lines and equipment. Works with live line maintenance tools. Keeps informed on and abides by the required Safety Rules, Operating Practices and codes pertaining to all phases of substation work.
Keeps related records and makes reports as required.
Examples:
Inspects and repairs circuit breakers, motors, generators, battery chargers, transformers, voltage regulators, lightning arresters; testing, filling, and charging storage batteries; inspecting customers' transformer vaults, and other electric utility equipment.
Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Required Experience:

Satisfactory completion of an approved course in applied electricity
4 years of experience as an electrician apprentice or equivalent experience in a responsible position in the operation of a plant, substation, or similar work
Successful completion of prescribed tests for the position

Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period
Employees in this job classification are covered by the Residency Policy and will be required to live within 45 minutes of headquarters
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:

A thorough knowledge of substation equipment
Capacity for leadership
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
A thorough knowledge of company Safety Rules and Operating Practices
Ability to write clearly and concisely, make understandable diagrams, ability to express oneself orally
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Our Values:

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.