About The Position

Xcel Energy is looking to fill one Maintenance Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) or Maintenance Mechanic Journey Worker position for Maddox Station in Hobbs, NM! This role involves troubleshooting, constructing, and maintaining plant equipment such as turbines, boilers, pumps, compressors, and cooling towers. The employee will participate in hands-on, classroom, and computer-based training, and must successfully complete a 4-year apprentice program to qualify for Maintenance Journeyman. Travel to other locations may be required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Maintenance Positions Selection Systems (MASS) test
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must be respirator qualified (Pulmonary Function Test)
  • Must take Base line Audiogram
  • Completion of a 4-year apprentice program (for Journey Worker)
  • External candidates only: Journeyman may be required to take and successfully score on an Xcel Energy written and practical exam.

Nice To Haves

  • Welding experience and/or certification preferred
  • Troubleshooting experience preferred
  • Minimum of one-year industrial maintenance experience desired.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, construct and maintain plant equipment (turbines, boilers, pumps, compressors, cooling towers, etc.).
  • Actively participate in hands-on training, required classroom training and computer interactive training programs.
  • Successfully complete a 4-year apprentice program and qualify for Maintenance Journeyman.
  • Respond to overtime and call outs.
  • Commit to working safely and adhere to Company safety rules including wearing a hard hat, safety footwear, protective eye wear and Proper Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits

  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Health Care Reimbursement Account
  • Long-term disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee recognition program
  • Pension
  • 401(k) plan
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Sick Time
  • Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
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