System Protection Technician Specialist - Golden, Colorado

Public Service Co. of Colorado; Stati Uniti; In loco; USD 74.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Xcel Energy is hiring for multiple positions at the Golden Service Center. The starting rate is $64.69 hourly, covering operation, maintenance, testing, calibration, and commissioning of system protective relaying and power control equipment to ensure safe, reliable electric service.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree or certification in electronics or electrical engineering, and at least five years of relevant experience; travel and after-hours work

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree or certification in Electronics Technology, Applied Electronic Engineering, or Associate in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in operation, maintenance, and testing of system protective and/or system power control equipment.
• Strong computer usage and software understanding for test, protective relaying and power control/monitoring equipment.
• Available for after hours scheduled work, emergency response, and callouts.
• Willing to travel out of town with company vehicle and stay overnight as needed.
• Travel in adverse weather conditions to assignment destinations.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry equipment up to 70 lbs.

Mansioni

• Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with customers concerning assigned tasks coordination and schedules.
• Establishes and maintains customer rapport and strong working relationships.
• Ensures that assigned tasks are completed in an effective, efficient manner, meeting schedule deadlines.
• Analyzes and solves problems utilizing sound decisions based on wisdom, judgment, and due diligence.
• Works cohesively with and in partnership with other departments and assigned functional area personnel to meet department and assigned functional area's goals and objectives.
• Continuously gains understanding and knowledge, and stays abreast of new technologies being utilized and of customer needs and expectations.
• Assigns tasks involving protective relaying and area metering and telemetry equipment in an electric distribution and transmission substation environment.
• Tasks entail commission installation and testing, maintenance testing, investigation and analysis, trouble shooting, and repair of substation protective relaying and area metering and telemetry equipment.
• Works well on a team, has a positive attitude, may work in a variety of weather conditions, at heights and within confined spaces.
• Expected to respond to after hours and weekend call‑out and to travel extensively for extended periods of time.

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Associates Degree or Certification in Electronics Technology or Electrical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

About Xcel Energy

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.

Position Overview

We anticipate the need for multiple positions at our Golden Service Center! The starting rate of pay for this position is $64.69 hourly. The position is responsible for ensuring the proper, safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation and protection of electric system power production and/or delivery through operational testing, maintenance, programming, calibration, commissioning, and functional analysis and evaluation activities on system protective relaying and system power control/monitoring equipment and devices.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with customers concerning assigned tasks coordination and schedules.
• Establishes and maintains customer rapport and strong working relationships.
• Ensures that assigned tasks are completed in an effective, efficient manner, meeting schedule deadlines. Customers include internal and external personnel, departments, organizations, and companies.
• Analyzes and solves problems utilizing sound decisions based on wisdom, judgment, and due diligence.
• Works cohesively with and in partnership with other departments and assigned functional area personnel to meet department and assigned functional area's goals and objectives.
• Continuously gains understanding and knowledge, and stays abreast of new technologies being utilized and of customer needs and expectations.
• Assigns tasks involving protective relaying and area metering and telemetry equipment in an electric distribution and transmission substation environment.
• Tasks entail commission installation and testing, maintenance testing, investigation and analysis, trouble shooting, and repair of substation protective relaying and area metering and telemetry equipment.
• Works well on a team, has a positive attitude, may work in a variety of weather conditions, at heights and within confined spaces.
• Expected to respond to after hours and weekend call‑out and to travel extensively for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree or other Certification in Electronics Technology, Applied Electronic Engineering, or Associate in Electrical Engineering or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the operation, maintenance, and testing of System protective and/or System power control equipment.
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of computer usage, operating system software, and test, protective relaying and power control/monitoring equipment software application.
• Available for after hours scheduled and unscheduled work, emergency response, and callouts.
• Out‑of‑town travel with a company vehicle and stays overnight for completion of assignments, emergency responses, and callouts.
• Travel in adverse weather conditions to assignment destinations.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry equipment weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Adherence to, practice, and follow corporate policies and procedures.
• May be subject to testing and/or assessment.

Our Culture

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 on. 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.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending 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)

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Application Deadline

Deadline to Apply: 12/31/26