Electrical Operator - Eau Claire, WI

Xcel Energy•Eau Claire, WI

16h•$59•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. We anticipate the need for one or more Electrical Operator(s) to be located at the Wheaton Plant in Eau Claire, WI. The starting rate of pay for this position is $59.37 hourly (2025 rate). The position will be posted for 10 working days from December 22, 2025, to January 7, 2026. This position is for the afternoon shift 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Summary Operate combustion turbines, RICE (reciprocating internal combustion engines) and associated equipment at peaking plant facilities. Provide electrical and general mechanical maintenance support for the peaking plant site to maintain availability and reliability of combustion turbines. Complete operational and environmental reporting requirements. Provide electrical switching support for the peaking plant. Overtime and callouts will be required as requested by Plant Management, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Journeyman electrician certification
Three or more years of experience with one-line electrical and mechanical system diagrams.
Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Ability to perform duties in high and confined spaces and perform medium to heavy lifting.
Function under written plant operating and maintenance procedures as appropriate, and document records as required by plant management.
Highly developed problem solving and decision-making skills in plant emergency situations.
Will be required to participate in training and re-training programs as required by plant management.
Must live within a 20-mile radius of the plant within 6 months of employment.
Must successfully pass the Edison Electric Institute POSS/MASS EEI Test.

Nice To Haves

Power plant operational experience is highly desired.
Additional mechanical skills are desirable (welding, drill press, etc.)

Responsibilities

Operate combustion turbines, RICE (reciprocating internal combustion engines) and associated equipment at peaking plant facilities.
Provide electrical and general mechanical maintenance support for the peaking plant site to maintain availability and reliability of combustion turbines.
Complete operational and environmental reporting requirements.
Provide electrical switching support for the peaking plant.
Overtime and callouts will be required as requested by Plant Management, including weekends and holidays.

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)
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.