Maintenance Apprentice 1st Year - Nichols Station - Amarillo, TX

Southwestern Public Service Co; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 88,627,000 - 89,773,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Time

VPTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Xcel Energy is looking for a Maintenance Apprentice 1st Year at Nichols Station in Amarillo, TX. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment, with active participation in hands-on and classroom training, and eligibility to complete a four-year apprenticeship to become a Journeyman.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, MASS test, overtime flexibility, safety compliance, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Travel to other locations will be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass Edison Electric Institute MASS test.
• Must respond to overtime and call outs.
• Must commit to safety and wear PPE.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be respirator qualified.
• Must take Baseline Audiogram.
• Welding experience or certification preferred.
• Troubleshooting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, construct and maintain plant equipment (turbines, boilers, pumps, etc.).
• Participate in hands-on training, required classroom training, and computer-based training.
• Travel to other locations will be required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Ability to work at heights

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding experience

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 is looking to fill a Maintenance Apprentice 1st Year position for Nichols Station in Amarillo, TX!

Position Summary

Job duties will include, but not limited to, troubleshoot, construct and maintain plant equipment (turbines, boilers, pumps, compressors, cooling towers, etc.). The employee will be required to actively participate in hands‑on training, required classroom training and computer interactive training programs, as directed by management. The employee will also be required to successfully complete 4‑year apprentice program and qualify for Maintenance Journeyman. Travel to other locations will be required.

Environmental Exposure

Employee will work in and around energized/rotating equipment, confined spaces, vibrating equipment, heights, noise levels requiring ear protection, presence of chemical fumes, lead and dust requiring use of a respirator and work in a wide range of ambient temperatures, both hot and cold. The employee will work off of ladders and scaffolding, in elevated positions, and may be required to handle asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials. Employee must be able to walk, climb stairs and ladders throughout the plant. Work is often on gravel concrete and uneven surfaces.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Maintenance Positions Selection Systems (MASS) test (testing opportunities may be available for qualified candidates)
• Must respond to overtime and call outs.
• Must commit to working safely and adhere to Company safety rules including wearing a hard hat, safety footwear, protective eye wear and Proper Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license
• Must be respirator qualified (Pulmonary Function Test)
• Must take Base line Audiogram
• Welding experience and/or certification preferred
• Troubleshooting experience preferred

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 job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $30.93 to $31.33 per hour

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 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: 10/21/26

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You. Us. Together. At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon‑free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.