Apprentice/Journeyman Mechanic Technician - Chippewa Falls, WI

Xcel Energy • Chippewa Falls, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Mechanic Technician Apprentice(s)/Journeyman for their Hydro Maintenance Building in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. This role involves determining safe methods and practices for repairing power plant equipment, applying in-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, rigging, scaffolding, and hand tools. The position performs corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on mechanical power plant equipment such as hydro turbines & generators, pumps, water treating equipment, tainter gates, and governors. Responsibilities include procuring materials and services, interpreting mechanical drawings, using precision measuring equipment, maintaining inventory of tools and spare parts, and tracking maintenance through the CMMS program. The company is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy provider serving millions of customers across eight Western and Midwestern states, committed to being a preferred and trusted energy provider.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting environment and/or military experience
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, specifically MS Word and MS Excel, and CMMS systems
• Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391
• Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within the first 6 months of hire
• Subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program
• Willingness to travel and work away from home
• Must reside within a 20-mile radius of assigned Hydro Maintenance Building within the first 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in mechanical trades or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Machine Tooling Techniques Technical Diploma or other Machinist skills diploma, certificate or degree
• Power Plant experience
• Hydro Plant experience
• Experience with crane operation and/or rigging
• Machinist experience - large and small jobs

Responsibilities

• Determines safe methods and practices of repairing power plant equipment.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of power generating facility mechanical systems, rigging and lifting, scaffolding, and general hand tools.
• Performs corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical power plant equipment such as hydro turbines & generators, pumps, water treating equipment, tainter gates, and governors.
• Procures materials and services to support on-going maintenance activities.
• Interprets mechanical drawings.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment.
• Maintains inventory of plant tools and spare parts.
• Tracks all corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance through the facility CMMS program.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees