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Plant Attendant Apprentice - French Plant - La Crosse, WI

Job in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 54602, USA
Listing for: Xcel Energy
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Power Plant / Engineering, Electricity Generation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28.05 - 44.41 USD Hourly USD 28.05 44.41 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Plant Attendant Apprentice - French Island Plant - La Crosse, WI

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 forone or more Apprentice Plant Attendant (s) to be located at the French Island Plant in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

The start ingrate of paywill be at $28.05hourly. This position will be posted for 15 Working Days from August 31, 2026, to September 21, 2026.

Please verify that your education and/or experience meets the minimum requirements listed below.

Summary

Assists in the operation, maintenance and inspection of boilers, turbine generators and auxiliary equipment. Also work in the plant’s recovery facility “RDF Plant” throughout apprenticeship and Journeyman Status. Must be able to work in confined spaces under varying climatic conditions, including working at high heights from scaffoldings and floor gratings. Follow written plant operating procedures, and, as appropriate, assist in the preparation and document records as required by management.

Required, through training, to be thoroughly familiar with plant operating procedures and equipment, including pollution control equipment, and be capable of making sound decisions in any plant emergency.

Minimum Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Additional technical training and/or experience with boiler, steam turbine and overall power plant operation is desired.
  • Experience working with mechanical equipment, machinery and heavy equipment.
  • Special Requirements:
  • Must agree to rotating shifts
  • Must pass physical and pulmonary function test and must abide by respirator policy.
  • Callouts, and overtime including weekends and holidays is required.
  • Must successfully pass the EEI Plant Personnel Test
  • Must complete the “Power Plant Fundamental” course sponsored by Xcel Academy during this apprenticeship and the employee is subject to all provisions of the Apprenticeship Training program as agreed by Company and local Union.
  • Relocation to immediate area of La Crosse WI will be employee’s responsibility.
  • A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.
  • Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.

    Bargaining

    The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $285.00 to $44.41 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, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

    Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

    In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

    Final date to receive applications: 09/21/26

    All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company’s information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility.

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