Instrument and Control Technician - Denver, CO

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Personal Leave

Sick Time

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an Instrument & Control Technician TA at our Denver, CO location. The role involves installing, calibrating, testing, and maintaining power plant instrumentation and process control systems, including CEMS.

You will review and submit required records and assist with equipment upgrades for plant optimization. Qualifications include a high school diploma, a two-year certificate in electronics/instrumentation, NICET II, and apprenticeship training.

Qualifications

• Two-year certificate from vocational technical institute in electronics or instrumentation.
• NICET Level II certification.
• Apprenticeship training completed or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, configure and repair instrumentation and process control systems in a power plant.
• Perform testing required by operation and regulatory requirements; prepare and submit records.
• Initiate purchase requisitions to support instrumentation needs.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and configurations.
• Upgrade equipment and systems with latest technology for plant optimization.
• Train apprentices.

Education

Two-year certificate in electronics or instrumentation

NICET Level II certification

Apprenticeship training completed

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Xcel Energy has an Instrument & Control Tech TA position open for our Denver, 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.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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 us at [e-mail].

BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $62.81 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Care Reimbursement 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)

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Reimbursement 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/11/26

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