Apprentice Plant Attendant - Red Wing, MN

Xcel Energy • Red Wing, MN

1d • $30 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the operation, maintenance and inspection of boilers, turbine generators and auxiliary equipment. This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from August 17, 2026, to August 28, 2026. The base rate of pay for this classification will be as listed in Exhibit "A" Wage Schedule, $30.39 an hour. Normal working hours for this position are rotating shift, to include, weekends, holidays, days, afternoons and nights.

Requirements

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute POSS/MASS EEI Test.
• Must obtain a Minnesota Engineer Special Class License within 30 days assignment to the apprenticeship.
• Must obtain a Minnesota Engineer 2nd Class license; Boiler license after 1 year of experience but prior to completion of apprenticeship.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing to accept overtime as needed.
• Will be required to successfully complete regular training as part of the apprenticeship and continuing training thereafter.
• Will be required to function under written plant operating and maintenance procedures, as appropriate.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more safely.

Nice To Haves

• Must possess the applicable Minnesota State Engineer's license which is a Second-Class Grade A license after one (1) year of operating experience.
• A Minnesota State Engineer Special Class License must be obtained within 30 days of being assigned to the apprenticeship if a higher license is not already held.
• Must have a reasonable level of learning ability to develop understanding of generating plant operations and procedures.
• Must have the ability to intelligently communicate constructively with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operation, maintenance and inspection of boilers, turbine generators and auxiliary equipment.
• Must possess the applicable Minnesota State Engineer's license which is a Second-Class Grade A license after one (1) year of operating experience.
• A Minnesota State Engineer Special Class License must be obtained within 30 days of being assigned to the apprenticeship if a higher license is not already held.
• Must have a reasonable level of learning ability to develop understanding of generating plant operations and procedures.
• Must have the ability to intelligently communicate constructively with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.
• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute POSS/MASS EEI Test.
• Must obtain a Minnesota Engineer Special Class License within 30 days assignment to the apprenticeship.
• Must obtain a Minnesota Engineer 2nd Class license; Boiler license after 1 year of experience but prior to completion of apprenticeship.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing to accept overtime as needed.
• Will be required to successfully complete regular training as part of the apprenticeship and continuing training thereafter.
• Will be required to function under written plant operating and maintenance procedures, as appropriate.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more safely.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Additional days off
• Sick Time
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed