Relay Assistant - St. Paul, MN

Xcel Energy•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$39 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We anticipate the need for one or more Relay Assistant(s) at our Rice Street Service Center in St. Paul, MN. The starting rate of pay for this position is $39.20 hourly (2025 rate). This position will be posted for 10 working days from February 3, 2026, to February 16, 2026. Bargaining and non-bargaining employees may apply for this vacancy. The Company will have the sole right of selectivity. Summary: Work with St. Paul Relay Specialists performing their day-to-day work activities in substations or at locations to complete their duties. This type of work will include substation maintenance, inspections, trouble work, new construction and gas controls. Physical demands include but are not limited to lifting, carrying, climbing, handling, kneeling and reaching. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected]. You. Us. Together. At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a relay related test.
Must be able to work in manholes and vaults.
Must be capable of operating man lifts in substations safely and work in high places.
Selection criteria will include testing, assessment, and interview.
Must be capable of operating man lifts in substations safely and work in high places.
Must pass a relay-related test.
Candidates must have either passed the Relay test within the past five years or currently hold a position under the System Relay Specialist classifications.

Responsibilities

Work with St. Paul Relay Specialists performing their day-to-day work activities in substations or at locations to complete their duties.
This type of work will include substation maintenance, inspections, trouble work, new construction and gas controls.