Maintenance Apprentice; 1st Year; Cunningham Station - Hobbs, NM

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.

Xcel Energy is looking to fill a Maintenance Apprentice (1st Year) position at the Cunningham Station in Hobbs, NM!

Position Summary:

Job duties will include, but not limited to, troubleshoot, construct and maintain plant equipment (turbines, boilers, pumps, compressors, cooling towers, etc.).The employee will be required to actively participate in hands-on training, required classroom training and computer interactive training programs, as directed by management. The employee will also be required to successfully complete 4-year apprentice program and qualify for Maintenance Journeyman. Travel to other locations will 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 work off of ladders 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.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GEDMust have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Maintenance Positions Selection Systems (MASS) test (testing opportunities may be available for qualified candidates)
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 eye wear and 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 Welding experience and/or certification preferred

Troubleshooting experience preferred

Minimum of one-year industrial maintenance 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 differenceA team you can count of Opportunities to grow Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $30.93 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program…