Journeyman Mechanic — Industrial Plant Maintenance

Xcel Energy Inc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Journeyman Mechanic Specialist to join the Mechanical Maintenance team in Boulder, Colorado. The role involves mechanical maintenance, alignment, and repair of turbines, boilers, and rotating equipment at a generating station.

The position requires a Millwright background or 5+ years in heavy industrial maintenance, strong physical capability, and willingness to travel between sites. Starting pay is $61.33 hourly with standard benefits and pre-employment assessments.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Millwright Apprentice program or 5+ years in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to wear negative air respirator or PAPR and lift 50 lbs.
• Comfort working in hot/cold environments, dusty/noisy/low light conditions, and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of turbines, boilers, generators, pumps, conveyors, and related rotating equipment.
• Align and troubleshoot mechanical systems using precision tools and laser alignment where required.
• Work at a coal-fired, gas, or steam generating station and support maintenance operations.

Skills

Heavy industrial maintenance

Lift 50 lbs

Work in extreme environments

Willing to travel

Valid driver's license

Education

Millwright Apprenticeship

5+ years heavy industrial maintenance

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Journeyman Mechanic Specialist to join the Mechanical Maintenance team in Boulder, Colorado. The role involves mechanical maintenance, alignment, and repair of turbines, boilers, and rotating equipment at a generating station.

The position requires a Millwright background or 5+ years in heavy industrial maintenance, strong physical capability, and willingness to travel between sites. Starting pay is $61.33 hourly with standard benefits and pre-employment assessments.