Apprentice/Journeyman Mechanic Technician - Chippewa Falls, WI
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 power generating facility mechanical systems, rigging, lifting, scaffolding, and general 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 interpreting mechanical drawings, using precision measuring equipment, maintaining inventory of plant tools and spare parts, and tracking maintenance through the facility CMMS program. The company is a Fortune 500 company serving millions of customers across eight states and is dedicated to providing reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy, with opportunities for growth and participation in the clean energy transition.
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 and 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.
- Routinely 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, in accordance with OEM Technical Manuals.
- Procures materials and services to support on-going maintenance activities at all facilities.
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
