System Technician

Alliant Energy

Job Location:

Mason City, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

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.

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Operations-IA Energy Del IPL

Number of Positions Available

Salary Grade

U104138

Career Band

Journey

Job Code

J01529

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.

Training Locations

Ames Operations Center Cedar Rapids Operations Center Mason City Operations Center

Residency Requirement

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Description

Job Summary
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 communications 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.

Education Requirements

Required Experience

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 drivers 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.

Key Skills

Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.

Our Values

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 applicants 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.

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.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .

Posting End Date:

May 1 2026

Required Experience:

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!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.Union Details (If applicable)IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)Seniority Group (Lo...