Mechanic Specialist - Boulder
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Energy/Power Generation
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) is a leading energy provide rand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions of electricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:
Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.
We make energy work better forourcustomers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar-delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient,and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy is looking for a talented, experienced
Journeyman Mechanic Specialist to join the Xcel Energy Mechanical Maintenance team in Boulder, Colorado!
The starting pay rate for this Bargaining Unit position is $61.33 hourly.
Selection criteria will also include an interview, pre-employment written and hands-on assessment that will take place at an Xcel training facility.
The company reserves the right to close this posting at any time.
SummaryThe qualified candidate will be able to perform mechanical maintenance and related tasks at a reliable coal fired, gas, or steam generating station. This includes but is not limited to: disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly, and alignment of all types of industrial turbines, boilers, generators, compressors, multi stage pumps, coal preparation and conveying equipment, motors, pollution control equipment, heavy industrial rotating equipment, piping, vehicles, operating forklifts and snow removal equipment, and other associated facility equipment.
There will be frequent use of precision analog hand measuring tools and performing analog and laser alignment tasks and other technical support on all rotating and mechanical systems.
- Must have completed a Millwright Apprentice program, or have 5+ years in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance, or documented related mechanical training.
- Must be able to wear negative air respirator or PAPR and lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in hot or cold environments, work in dusty, noisy, low light environments, perform tasks that involve standing, bending, twisting and lifting for 10 - 16 hour periods and perform other physical tasks associated with mechanical maintenance duties at a reliable coal fired, gas, or steam generating station.
- Must be comfortable working from ladders, at high elevations, or in confined spaces.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be willing to travel between sites.
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BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $61.33 per hour
- 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…
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