Power Plant Operator (Entry-level) - Hayden, CO
About The Position
Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Power Plant Operators (technical title Plant Specialist B 1st Year) in Hayden, Colorado at Hayden Station. This role involves operating, inspecting, monitoring, and performing minor maintenance on power plant equipment such as boilers, turbines, auxiliary equipment, and other systems. The position requires active participation in hands-on, classroom, and computer-based training to learn power plant operations and complete all training requirements for a Plant Specialist B. Responsibilities include performing equipment operational checks, responding to plant emergencies and upsets, assisting control and maintenance specialists, isolating power sources for maintenance, monitoring and recording equipment conditions, and identifying and reporting abnormal operations. The role operates on 12-hour shifts, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and may require overtime.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute Power Plant Maintenance and Plant Operator selection exams
- Must have valid driver's license
- Applicant is required to successfully pass the Xcel Energy screening requirements, which include a drug test and security clearance
- May have to drive off site to assist other plants, which may include using personal vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer post secondary technical training in a related area
- Prefer previous experience as an operator in a power plant and familiarity with power generation, but not required
Responsibilities
- Operates, inspects, monitors, and performs minor maintenance on Power Plant Equipment (boilers, turbines, auxiliary equipment, and other systems) as qualified and assigned.
- Actively participates in hands-on training, required classroom training, and computer interactive training programs to learn power plant operations.
- Completes all training requirements for a Plant Specialist B, including those specific to the plant at which the position is located.
- Performs equipment operational checks that include startup, shutdown, equipment tests, and operating adjustments.
- Responds to plant emergencies, unit upsets, and changing operating conditions.
- Assists and supports all Control Specialist, Maintenance Specialist, and/or Management as assigned.
- Isolates all potential power sources to achieve clearance in preparation for inspection, testing, or maintenance.
- Operates and performs maintenance on equipment and directs/trains others in performing these activities.
- Monitors and records operating conditions of equipment.
- Recognizes abnormal equipment operation and initiates trouble reports.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
