Hydro Plant Mechanic Technician — Apprentice to Journeyman

Xcel Energy Inc; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy is hiring a Mechanic Technician Apprentice/Journeyman at its Hydro Maintenance Building in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The role focuses on safe maintenance of power plant equipment, including turbines, pumps, and related machinery, with progressive pay scales under the union contract.

Starting wages are detailed with apprentice steps and journeyman base rates; eligibility includes CDL Class A within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• MS Word, MS Excel and CMMS proficiency.
• CDL Class A required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Determines safe methods and practices for repairing power plant equipment.
• Perform maintenance on hydro machinery, turbines, pumps, and related systems.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and use precision measuring tools; maintain CMMS records.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

CMMS

Oral & written communication

CDL Class A

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s degree in mechanical trades

Machinist diploma/certificate

Tools

Crane operation

Rigging

Job description

Xcel Energy is hiring a Mechanic Technician Apprentice/Journeyman at its Hydro Maintenance Building in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The role focuses on safe maintenance of power plant equipment, including turbines, pumps, and related machinery, with progressive pay scales under the union contract.

Starting wages are detailed with apprentice steps and journeyman base rates; eligibility includes CDL Class A within six months.