Instrument and Control Technician - Aurora, CO

Xcel Energy, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Care FSA

HSA

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Personal Leave

Sick Time

VPTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy’s Aurora, CO facility invites an Instrument & Control Technician to install, calibrate, maintain, and repair plant instrumentation and control systems, including CEMS, across shifts. You will support regulatory testing, record-keeping, and system upgrades to optimize plant performance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a two-year electronics/instrumentation certificate (or equivalent), NICET II or equivalent, plus 4+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two-year certificate from vocational technical institute in electronics or instrumentation, or company approved equivalent training and/or experience.
• Must have NICET Level II or company approved equivalent certification.
• Two or more years troubleshooting and repairs to the component level of electronic/industrial instrumentation desired.
• Four or more years previous power plant instrumentation or equivalent experience required.
• Must have completed the approved apprenticeship training or company approved equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration and repair of power plant instrumentation and process control systems, including CEMS.
• Perform testing required by Plant Operation, regulatory requirements; review, prepare and submit records in support of these activities.
• Specify and initiate purchase requisitions in support of the above.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Perform equipment and/or system upgrades with latest technology for plant optimization.
• Train apprentices.

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar—delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact—both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Xcel Energy has an Instrument & Control Tech TA position open for our Aurora, CO location.

Position Summary

• Perform installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration and repair of power plant instrumentation and process control systems, including CEMS.
• Perform testing required by Plant Operation, regulatory requirements; review, prepare and submit records in support of these activities.
• Specify and initiate purchase requisitions in support of the above.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Perform equipment and/or system upgrades with latest technology for plant optimization.
• Train apprentices.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two-year certificate from vocational technical institute in electronics or instrumentation, or company approved equivalent training and/or experience.
• Must have NICET Level II or company approved equivalent certification.
• Two or more years troubleshooting and repairs to the component level of electronic/industrial instrumentation desired.
• Four or more years previous power plant instrumentation or equivalent experience required.
• Must have completed the approved apprenticeship training or company approved equivalent.

Special Requirements:

• Scheduled and emergency overtime is required.
• Must possess the skills needed to respond to back shift callout for unsupervised work.
• Traveling to other sites may be required.
• Skills assessment may be required during the interview process.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides jobapplicantsreasonable accommodations for disabilitiesthroughout the application process. If youare in need ofanaccommodationto complete the Applicant Accommodation RequestForm.

BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $64.69 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Leave
• 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: 11/11/26

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