Hands-On Maintenance Apprentice — Power Plant Tech

Xcel Energy Inc; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice (1st Year) at the Cunningham Station in Hobbs, NM. The role involves troubleshooting, constructing and maintaining plant equipment, with participation in hands-on and classroom trainings to complete a 4-year program.

Travel to other locations is required; the job demands safety compliance, ability to lift 50 pounds, and respirator qualification. Deadline to apply is 09/04/26.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass MASS test.
• Must respond to overtime and call outs.
• Must be respirator qualified.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Minimum one year industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, construct and maintain plant equipment (turbines, boilers, pumps, etc.).
• Participate in hands-on and classroom training to complete a 4-year apprentice program.
• Travel to other locations as required.
• Commit to safety and use PPE as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EEI MASS test

Respirator qualification

PPE usage

Job description

Xcel Energy Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice (1st Year) at the Cunningham Station in Hobbs, NM. The role involves troubleshooting, constructing and maintaining plant equipment, with participation in hands-on and classroom trainings to complete a 4-year program.

Travel to other locations is required; the job demands safety compliance, ability to lift 50 pounds, and respirator qualification. Deadline to apply is 09/04/26.