Control Room Operator B Apprentice - Maddox Station - Hobbs, NM

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL) is a leading energy provide rand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millionsofelectricity 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 has an urgent need for a Control Room Operator - B Apprentice, based at Maddox Station in Hobbs, NM!

Job duties will include, but are not limited to, the safe operation of plant equipment,inspection of equipment, cleaning of equipment, unit startup, unit shutdown, running water tests, and other duties as required.

Employee will assist with the execution of safety procedures including lock outtag outand confined space entry.

The employee willbe required to activelyparticipatein hands-on training,requiredclassroomtrainingand computer interactive training programs, as directed by management. The employee will also be required to successfully complete4-year apprentice program and qualify for Control

Room OperatorB Journeyman. Travel to other locations may be

required.

Environmental Exposure:
Employee will work in and around energized/rotating equipment, confined spaces, vibrating equipment, heights, noise levels requiring ear protection, presence of chemical fumes, lead and dust requiring use of a respirator and work in a wide range of ambient temperatures, both hot and cold. The employee will workoff ofladders and scaffolding, in elevated positions, and may be required to handle asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials.

Employee must be able to walk, climb stairs and ladders throughout the plant. Work is often on gravel,concrete and uneven surfaces.

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Plant Operator Selection Systems (POSS) test
• Must work rotating shifts
• Must respond to overtime and call outs
• Must commit to working safely and adhere to Company safety rules including wearing a hard hat, safety footwear, protective eyewearand Proper Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license
• Must be respirator qualified (Pulmonary Function Test)
• Must take Base line Audiogram
• Knowledge of equipmentoperationsuch as pumps and motor controls and operation and power plant/industrial operations experience desired
• Successfully pass the Xcel Energy screening requirements, which include a drug test, security clearance and other exams that are required by federal regulations, such as OSHA and DOT, will be performed as required
• One year of industrial electrical experience desired.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides jobapplicantsreasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If youare in need ofanaccommodationto complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

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