Control Room Operator B - Hobbs, NM

Xcel Energy•Hobbs, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Xcel Energy has an urgent need for a Control Room Operator - B, based at Maddox Station and/or Cunningham Station in Hobbs, NM! Job duties will include, but are not limited to, the safe operation of plant equipment, inspection of equipment, cleaning of equipment, unit startup, unit shutdown, running water tests, and other duties as required. Employee will assist with the execution of safety procedures including lock out tag out and confined space entry. The employee will be required to actively participate in hands-on training, required classroom training and computer interactive training programs, as directed by management. The employee will also be required to successfully complete a 4-year apprentice program and qualify for Control Room Operator B Journeyman. Travel to other locations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Plant Operator Selection Systems (POSS) test
Must work rotating shifts
Must respond to overtime and call outs
Must commit to working safely and adhere to Company safety rules including wearing a hard hat, safety footwear, protective eye wear and Proper Protective Equipment (PPE)
Able to lift 50 pounds
Valid driver's license
Must be respirator qualified (Pulmonary Function Test)
Must take Base line Audiogram
Successfully pass the Xcel Energy screening requirements, which include a drug test, security clearance and other exams that are required by federal regulations, such as OSHA and DOT, will be performed as required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of equipment operation such as pumps and motor controls and operation and power plant/industrial operations experience desired
One year of industrial electrical experience desired

Responsibilities

Safe operation of plant equipment
Inspection of equipment
Cleaning of equipment
Unit startup
Unit shutdown
Running water tests
Assisting with the execution of safety procedures including lock out tag out and confined space entry
Actively participate in hands-on training, required classroom training and computer interactive training programs
Successfully complete a 4-year apprentice program and qualify for Control Room Operator B Journeyman