General Plant Helper - Black Dog Plant - Burnsville, MN

Xcel Energy•Burnsville, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking one or more General Plant Helpers to work at the Black Dog Generating Plant in Burnsville, MN. This entry-level position involves cleaning and monitoring power generating equipment, general plant cleanup, performing general maintenance duties as trained, snow removal, and groundskeeping. The company intends to train and promote the successful candidate into a position within the Operations or Maintenance department. Promotion into the Operations department would require working rotating shifts. The starting wage rate is $28.49 per hour.

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
Able to lift up to 50 pounds safely
Work in inclement weather
Must be qualified to wear a respirator
Will be required to perform duties, when necessary, from scaffolds and catwalks in high and confined spaces
Must be able to work overtime and various shifts as required including rotating shift work

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