Lead Maintenance and Reliability Specialist

• Identify, plan, and implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs
• Develop equipment inspection plans and predictive maintenance programs
• Schedule preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Recommend equipment replacements and prepare cost estimates for repairs or system improvements
• Develop or recommend changes to equipment standards
• Implement generating reliability improvement programs
• Perform complex asset reliability studies and analysis
• Recommend generating equipment and system design modifications for future projects
• Assist personnel with implementing and interpreting predictive and preventive maintenance programs
• Provide technical support and guidance to less experienced maintenance and reliability coordinators
• Support maintenance and operations staff at generating facilities
• Maintain accurate maintenance work backlog and generating equipment databases
• Analyze predictive maintenance test results and review or authorize results of less experienced employees
• Provide recommendations based on test results
• Provide technical assistance during emergencies by analyzing test data and recommending courses of action
• Work with engineering personnel to develop equipment standards incorporating predictive and preventive maintenance practices
• Fault-find and propose solutions to plant issues
• Lead teams reviewing equipment replacement recommendations
• Perform other duties supporting Alliant Energy's values and purpose

• Bachelor's Degree in Maintenance and Reliability, Computer Science, Engineering or related area preferred
• 10 years of technical and/or professional experience
• 7 years of direct working knowledge of generating equipment and maintenance work methods, and large rotating equipment maintenance
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to use computer software programs, including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management software
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and manuals
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance strategies, including predictive maintenance, preventative maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance preferred
• Advanced knowledge of generating equipment such as turbines, generators, boilers, fans, pumps, and large motors preferred
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical systems, and power production systems preferred
• Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in predictive maintenance technologies such as acoustic analysis, vibration analysis, oil analysis, and infrared analysis preferred
• Advanced knowledge of root cause failure analysis preferred
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen where applicable
• Visa sponsorship not supported

Demonstrates advanced knowledge in predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, including reliability-centered maintenance, and possesses expertise in generating equipment such as turbines and generators. Capable of providing technical support and guidance while effectively collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

• Predictive Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Generating Equipment Knowledge
• Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Technical Communication

• Maintenance Strategies
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance
• Equipment Inspection Planning
• Asset Reliability Studies
• Fault-Finding
• Cost Estimation
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Data Analysis
• Generating Equipment Standards
• Large Rotating Equipment Maintenance

• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Collaborative Work
• Technical Support