Power Plant Maintenance Apprentice

Xcel Energy Inc; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Time

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Job summary

Xcel Energy, based in the U.S., is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice (1st–4th year) or Maintenance Mechanic Journey Worker for Jones Station in Lubbock, TX. The role involves troubleshooting, constructing and maintaining plant equipment, with hands-on and classroom training and potential travel to other sites.

Responsibilities include working safely under management guidance, completing the 4-year apprenticeship, and qualifying for Maintenance Journeyman.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (minimum)
• Must pass MASS test (EEI)
• Must respond to overtime and call outs
• Must wear PPE and safety rules
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be respirator qualified
• Must take Baseline Audiogram
• Welding experience/certification preferred
• Troubleshooting experience preferred
• Minimum one year industrial maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, construct and maintain plant equipment (turbines, boilers, pumps, etc.)
• Participate in hands-on training and required classroom training
• Travel to other locations may be required
• Work environment includes energized equipment, confined spaces and heights

Skills

Heavy lifting

Respirator qualification

Overtime availability

Troubleshooting

Welding experience

Industrial maintenance

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Xcel Energy, based in the U.S., is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice (1st–4th year) or Maintenance Mechanic Journey Worker for Jones Station in Lubbock, TX. The role involves troubleshooting, constructing and maintaining plant equipment, with hands-on and classroom training and potential travel to other sites.

Responsibilities include working safely under management guidance, completing the 4-year apprenticeship, and qualifying for Maintenance Journeyman.