Apprentice Plant Attendant - Red Wing, MN

Xcel Energy; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Job summary

Xcel Energy invites applications for Apprentice Plant Attendant at the Red Wing Generating Plant (RDF facility) in Red Wing, MN. The role starts with a base pay of $30.39/hour and offers a pathway to multiple boiler licenses as you learn plant operations.

Rotating shifts—including weekends and holidays—will apply, with opportunities to train and develop skills across boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment.

Qualifications

• Must pass Edison Electric Institute POSS/MASS EEI Test.
• Must obtain Minnesota Engineer Special Boiler license within 30 days of assignment.
• Must obtain Minnesota Engineer 2nd Class license; Boiler license after 1 year of experience but prior to completion of apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operation, maintenance and inspection of boilers, turbine generators and auxiliary equipment.

Skills

Communication

Education

Minnesota Engineer 2nd Class Boiler License

Minnesota Engineer Special Boiler License

Minnesota State Engineer’s License Second-Class Grade A

Job description

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 for one or more Apprentice Plant Attendant(s) at the Red Wing Generating Plant, Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) facility located just south of Red Wing, MN. The base rate of pay for this classification will be as listed in Exhibit “A” Wage Schedule, $30.39 an hour. Bargaining and non-bargaining employees may apply for this vacancy. Normal working hours for this position are rotating shift, to include, weekends, holidays, days, afternoons and nights.

This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from August 17, 2026, to August 28, 2026.

Summary

Assists in the operation, maintenance and inspection of boilers, turbine generators and auxiliary equipment.

• Must possess the applicable Minnesota State Engineer's license which is a Second-Class Grade A license after one (1) year of operating experience. A Minnesota State Engineer Special Class License must be obtained within 30 days of being assigned to the apprenticeship if a higher license is not already held.
• Must have a reasonable level of learning ability to develop understanding of generating plant operations and procedures.
• Must have the ability to intelligently communicate constructively with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.

Required

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute POSS/MASS EEI Test.
• Must obtain a Minnesota Engineer Special Boiler license within 30 days assignment to the apprenticeship.
• Must obtain a Minnesota Engineer 2nd Class license; Boiler license after 1 year of experience but prior to completion of apprenticeship.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing to accept overtime as needed.
• Will be required to successfully complete regular training as part of the apprenticeship and continuing training thereafter.
• Will be required to function under written plant operating and maintenance procedures, as appropriate.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more safely.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. (Note: removed application instruction phrase)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $30.39 to $42.08 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.

Deadline to Apply: 08/28/26

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