Instrument Specialist - Hayden, CO

Xcel Energy • Hayden, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking an Instrument Specialist for their Hayden, CO location. This role involves performing installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration, and repair of power plant instrumentation and process control systems, including CEMS. The specialist will also conduct testing required by plant operations and regulatory bodies, review and prepare records, specify and initiate purchase requisitions, maintain accurate records, and perform equipment and system upgrades for plant optimization.

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.
• Four or more years previous power plant, industrial or refining experience required.
• Resume is required with all work history and applicable skills related to the position.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years troubleshooting and repairs to the component level of electronic/industrial instrumentation desired.
• Understanding of plant chemistry, water composition and knowledge of operations of water within a power plant.
• Must possess basic understanding of anhydrous ammonia operations within a power plant.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic understanding of DCS systems, communication and components.

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.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED