Mechanic Specialist - Boulder, CO

Xcel Energy; Valmont (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Journeyman Mechanic Specialist to join the Mechanical Maintenance team in Boulder, Colorado. The role involves mechanical maintenance at a coal-fired, gas, or steam generating station, including disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and alignment of turbines and related equipment.

The position requires Millwright apprenticeship or equivalent training, 5+ years in heavy industrial maintenance, and the ability to work in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance or equivalent training.
• Must be able to wear negative air respirator or PAPR and lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments and perform physically demanding tasks for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance on turbines, boilers, generators, pumps, and related equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and align rotating equipment.
• Work with measuring tools and perform precision alignment tasks.
• Operate ladders and work at high elevations as required.

Skills

Heavy industrial maintenance

Safety compliance

Physically fit

Education

Millwright apprenticeship or equivalent training

Tools

Respirator/PAPR training

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.

Summary

The 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 Requirements

• Must 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 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

Anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $61.33 per hour

• 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: 10/01/26

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