Electrical Operator - Eau Claire, WI

Xcel Energy•Eau Claire, WI

1d•$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. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected]. All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. You. Us. Together. At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Journeyman electrician certification
Three or more years of experience with one-line electrical and mechanical system diagrams.
Power plant operational experience is highly desired.
Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Additional mechanical skills are desirable (welding, drill press, etc.)
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.