Power Plant Operator; Entry-level; Hayden

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states:
Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, 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.

We are looking for one or more Power Plant Operator (technical title Plant Specialist B 1st Year) in Hayden, Colorado at Hayden Station.

Summary 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. Will require the completion of 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. Work will include an 12 hour shifts, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and require overtime.

Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute Power Plant Maintenance and Plant Operator selection exams

Prefer post secondary technical training in a related area

Must have valid driver's license

Prefer previous experience as an operator in a power plant and familiarity with power generation, but not required

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. Personal vehicle mileage will be reimbursed

Physical Requirements Able to lift up to 50 pounds safely

Work in inclement weather

Must be qualified to wear all required PPE (including respirator qualified)
Will be required to perform duties when necessary from scaffolds and catwalks in high and confined spaces

Must be able to work overtime and various shifts as required

Environmental Exposure Works around energized, rotating, vibrating, & automatic start equipment; confined spaces; heights; ladders & scaffolding; noise levels requiring hearing protection; presence of dust requiring use of respiratory protection

Outdoor work on uneven & wet surfaces, with temperatures ranging from
-20 to above 100 degrees FOur culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

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