General Plant Helper - Black Dog Plant - Burnsville, MN

Xcel Energy • Burnsville, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking one or more General Plant Helpers for the Black Dog Generating Plant located in Burnsville, MN. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to be trained and promoted into the Operations or Maintenance department. Responsibilities include cleaning and monitoring power generating equipment, general plant cleanup, performing general maintenance duties as trained, and groundskeeping tasks such as snow removal and grass cutting. The role requires active participation in training programs, which may include state boiler license certification, and operating plant equipment. Promotion into the Operations department may require working rotating shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute Power Plant Maintenance and Plant Operator selection exams or be a grandfathered employee
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Applicant is required to successfully pass the Xcel Energy screening requirements, which include a drug test and security clearance
• Other exams may be required by federal regulations, such as OSHA and DOT

Nice To Haves

• Prefer post-secondary technical training in a related area

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and monitoring of power generating equipment throughout the plant
• General plant clean up
• General maintenance duties as trained and assigned
• Snow removal
• Grass cutting and grounds keeping
• Complete training and qualification in general mechanical maintenance skills
• Be trained on and operate plant equipment
• Actively participate in required training programs, which may include state boiler license certification, as directed by plant management
• Participate in other training as assigned

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: High school or GED