Maintenance Apprentice (1st Year) - Cunningham Station - Hobbs, NM

About the role

A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Xcel Energy is looking to fill a Maintenance Apprentice (1st Year) position at the Cunningham Station in Hobbs, NM!

Responsibilities

• troubleshoot, construct and maintain plant equipment (turbines, boilers, pumps, compressors, cooling towers, etc.)
• actively participate in hands-on training, required classroom training and computer interactive training programs, as directed by management
• successfully complete 4-year apprentice program and qualify for Maintenance Journeyman
• travel to other locations as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Maintenance Positions Selection Systems (MASS) test
• Respond to overtime and call outs
• 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)
• Valid driver’s license
• Respirator qualified (Pulmonary Function Test)
• Take Base line Audiogram
• Welding experience and/or certification preferred
• Troubleshooting experience preferred
• Minimum of one-year industrial maintenance experience desired

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Skills

• Welding experience and/or certification preferred
• Troubleshooting experience preferred

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)

Pay

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

Schedule

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