Senior GENCO Equipment Specialist

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The Senior Generation Engineering Specialist applies advanced expertise in control systems to support the design, operation, and optimization of energy infrastructure. This role involves developing and maintaining automated control strategies for generation equipment, ensuring reliable and efficient performance through platforms such as SCADA, PLCs, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Responsibilities include overseeing system integration, troubleshooting complex control‑related issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The specialist also mentors junior staff and plays a key role in aligning SCADA/PLC/DCS architectures, logic, and workflows with operational objectives across generation, transmission, and distribution environments.

• Assist with the identification and development of innovative methods for improving project management processes and techniques and promote continuous improvement in all processes.
• Identify new ways of utilizing existing resources and techniques to solve moderately complex problems.
• Interface with GENCO engineering groups and plant management to ensure that recurring project and maintenance activities align with GENCO/plant/unit financial and operating goals.
• Work on problems of diverse scope which require in‑depth analysis to determine appropriate solution.
• Lead or participate on project teams to deliver engineering services satisfactorily on time and on budget.
• Monitor performance and conformance to all contractual or specification requirements.
• Assist with the development of strategies and plans for implementing large recurring engineering and maintenance projects in support of reliable and efficient plant operation.
• Work with plant staff to develop maintenance practices.
• Provide root cause failure analysis as needed.
• Assist with the development and implementation of vendor alliances and other contractors and may be responsible for specific vendor relationships.
• Provide maintenance and engineering support to assigned generating equipment and have detailed knowledge of several areas within the function or group.
• Assist with the establishment and application of corporate values in compliance with all environmental, safety and other laws and regulations.
• Assist in budgeting process and analyze facility‐level projects and activities.
• Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• 10 years of experience directly related to Steam Turbine, Combustion Turbine, and Boiler, Heat Recovery Steam Generator or Generator maintenance.
• Proven experience working with vendors and contractors to deliver goods and services in a timely and professional manner.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• General knowledge of the theory and application of business planning processes, including identifying industry trends and directions, developing and implementing engineering programs and strategies to satisfy customers’ present and future needs.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering and operations related financial and business skills including budgeting, accounting, utility economics, NPV, EBIT.
• Proven project management and scheduling skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electric and steam generation industry, power plant operations, mechanical and electrical equipment, and maintenance methods.
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word…