Hydro Plant Mechanic Technician – Journeyman

Xcel Energy; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is hiring a Mechanic Technician Apprentice/Journeyman to perform maintenance on hydro plant equipment. You will apply safety practices, read mechanical drawings, and use precision tools to maintain turbines, pumps, and related systems.

The role requires a High School Diploma, relevant maintenance experience, strong computer skills (MS Word/Excel) and a valid CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting or military experience.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills and be proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, and CMMS.
• Must obtain CDL Class A within 6 months and meet DOT drug testing requirements.
• Willingness to travel and reside within 20 miles of the Hydro Maintenance Building.

Responsibilities

• Determines safe methods and practices for repairing power plant equipment.
• Perform maintenance on mechanical power plant equipment including turbines, pumps, and related systems.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and use precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain inventory of tools and spare parts and track maintenance in the CMMS.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Word

MS Excel

CMMS systems

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in mechanical trades

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Crane operation

Rigging

Job description

Xcel Energy in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is hiring a Mechanic Technician Apprentice/Journeyman to perform maintenance on hydro plant equipment. You will apply safety practices, read mechanical drawings, and use precision tools to maintain turbines, pumps, and related systems.

The role requires a High School Diploma, relevant maintenance experience, strong computer skills (MS Word/Excel) and a valid CDL within six months.