Instrument and Control Technician - Boulder, CO

Xcel Energy•Boulder, CO

1d•$63

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 Instrument & Control Tech TA position open for our Boulder, CO location. Position Summary Perform installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration and repair of power plant instrumentation and process control systems, including CEMS. Perform testing required by Plant Operation, regulatory requirements; review, prepare and submit records in support of these activities. Specify and initiate purchase requisitions in support of the above. Maintain accurate records. Perform equipment and/or system upgrades with latest technology for plant optimization. Train apprentices. 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]. 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.
Two-year certificate from vocational technical institute in electronics or instrumentation, or company approved equivalent training and/or experience.
Must have NICET Level II or company approved equivalent certification.
Two or more years troubleshooting and repairs to the component level of electronic/industrial instrumentation desired.
Four or more years previous power plant instrumentation or equivalent experience required.
Must have completed the approved apprenticeship training or company approved equivalent.
Scheduled and emergency overtime is required.
Must possess the skills needed to respond to back shift callout for unsupervised work.
Traveling to other sites may be required.
Skills assessment may be required during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration and repair of power plant instrumentation and process control systems, including CEMS.
Perform testing required by Plant Operation, regulatory requirements; review, prepare and submit records in support of these activities.
Specify and initiate purchase requisitions in support of the above.
Maintain accurate records.
Perform equipment and/or system upgrades with latest technology for plant optimization.
Train apprentices.

Benefits

Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
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)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Vacation
Holidays
Personal Leave
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.