GOTS Gas Operations Technical Specialist Trainee or Specialist

Xcel Energy; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spot On Bonus

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited‑Purpose FSA

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short‑term disability (STD)

Long‑term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Gas Operations Technical Specialist Trainee to learn and perform essential duties alongside senior specialists. The role involves operating and maintaining electronic and pneumatic controls, RTUs, and SCADA systems while training toward a full specialist position.

The incremental premium for employees near the SOCO Summit County Operations Center and comprehensive benefits support ongoing learning and professional growth within natural gas transmission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in gas delivery systems operations or related technical college degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support GOTS to operate, maintain, install, and calibrate electronic and pneumatic controls and measurement equipment.
• Assist and support GOTS to maintain SCADA system.
• In training to repair electronic and pneumatic compressor, plant controls, and digital circuits.
• Assist and support GOTS to install, program, and repair RTUs and electronic measurement equipment.
• Assist and support GOTS to conduct cathodic protection surveys, repair cathodic protection systems, and design and install new systems.
• Assist and support GOTS to install new pipelines, working with contractors to ensure quality and timely work.
• Assist and support GOTS to write and complete capital work orders using Passport software.
• Assist and support GOTS to be responsible for the goals of the Business Unit as they relate to the position.
• Assist and support GOTS to order material to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and investigate costs before selecting equipment.
• Assist and support GOTS to provide technical support and direction as needed to the team.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and current industry practices.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the Gas Operations Technical Specialist Trainee operates and maintains electronic equipment, including RTUs, electronic controllers, pneumatic controls, and compressor control panels. The trainee is trained under senior Gas Operations Technical Specialists to learn all aspects of the job performed by the GOTS and to prepare for a full specialist role.

Incremental Premium

Eligible employees who live within 40 miles of the SOCO Summit County Operations Center receive an incremental premium of 32.5% of base pay.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist and support GOTS to operate, maintain, install, and calibrate electronic and pneumatic controls and measurement equipment.
• Assist and support GOTS to maintain SCADA system.
• In training to repair electronic and pneumatic compressor, plant controls, and digital circuits.
• Assist and support GOTS to install, program, and repair RTUs and electronic measurement equipment.
• Assist and support GOTS to conduct cathodic protection surveys, repair cathodic protection systems, and design and install new systems.
• Assist and support GOTS to install new pipelines, working with contractors to ensure quality and timely work.
• Assist and support GOTS to write and complete capital work orders using Passport software.
• Assist and support GOTS to be responsible for the goals of the Business Unit as they relate to the position.
• Assist and support GOTS to order material to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and investigate costs before selecting equipment.
• Assist and support GOTS to provide technical support and direction as needed to the team.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and current industry practices.

Minimum Requirements (Trainee)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in gas delivery systems operations, specifically compressor control panels, automated control systems, AC/DC analog and digital control circuits, process control technology, and DOT rules and regulations, or a related technical college degree.

Minimum Requirements (Specialist)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four or more years of experience in gas delivery systems operations, specifically compressor control panels, automated control systems, AC/DC analog and digital control circuits, process control technology, and DOT rules and regulations.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in other areas of Natural Gas Transmission.

Benefits

• Spot On Bonus
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Limited‑Purpose FSA
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short‑term disability (STD)
• Long‑term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EEO Statement

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 [e-mail].