Mechanic Specialist - Boulder, CO

Xcel Energy; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Personal Leave

Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Journeyman Mechanic Specialist to join the Mechanical Maintenance team in Boulder, Colorado. The role involves mechanical maintenance on turbines, boilers, generators, and other heavy rotating equipment at a coal-fired, gas, or steam generating station.

The starting pay is $61.33 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Candidates should have completed a Millwright Apprentice program or 5+ years in heavy industrial

Qualifications

• Must complete a Millwright Apprentice program or have 5+ years in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to perform disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and alignment of rotating equipment.
• Comfort working from ladders, at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance on turbines, boilers, generators, and pumps.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and align rotating equipment.
• Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment; support pollution control and related systems.
• Work in hot/cold, dusty, noisy environments and in confined spaces.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Precision alignment

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

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 for a talented, experienced Journeyman Mechanic Specialist to join the Xcel Energy Mechanical Maintenance team in Boulder, Colorado!The starting pay rate for this Bargaining Unit position is $61.33 hourly.Selection criteria will also include an interview, pre-employment written and hands-on assessment that will take place at an Xcel training facility.The company reserves the right to close this posting at any time.SummaryThe qualified candidate will be able to perform mechanical maintenance and related tasks at a reliable coal fired, gas, or steam generating station. This includes but is not limited to: disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly, and alignment of all types of industrial turbines, boilers, generators, compressors, multi stage pumps, coal preparation and conveying equipment, motors, pollution control equipment, heavy industrial rotating equipment, piping, vehicles, operating forklifts and snow removal equipment, and other associated facility equipment. There will be frequent use of precision analog hand measuring tools and performing analog and laser alignment tasks and other technical support on all rotating and mechanical systems.Minimum RequirementsMust have completed a Millwright Apprentice program, or have 5+ years in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance, or documented related mechanical training.Must be able to wear negative air respirator or PAPR and lift 50 lbs.Must be able to work in hot or cold environments, work in dusty, noisy, low light environments, perform tasks that involve standing, bending, twisting and lifting for 10 - 16 hour periods and perform other physical tasks associated with mechanical maintenance duties at a reliable coal fired, gas, or steam generating station.Must be comfortable working from ladders, at high elevations, or in confined spaces.Must have a valid driver’s license.Must be willing to travel between sites.Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.Our ValuesConnected, Committed, Trustworthy, SafeOur Employee CommitmentsWork that makes a differenceA team you can count ofOpportunities to growRewards that help you thriveXcel 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.BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $61.33 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)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: 10/01/26EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.Accessibility StatementXcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. 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. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.