Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
We anticipate the need for one or more Apprentice System Relay Specialist(s) at our Maple Grove Service Center in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The starting rate of pay for this position is $42.44 hourly. This position will be posted internally for 10 working days from November 15, 2024 to December 3, 2024.
Summary
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: installing, maintaining, repairing, testing, inspecting, and calibrating control and relaying systems for plant (nuclear, non-nuclear) and substation equipment throughout Xcel Energy and customer facilities. Physical demands include but are not limited to lifting, carrying, climbing, handling, kneeling, and reaching.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school education or equivalent
- Must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license & be able to operate NSP vehicles
- Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic theory
- Must possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Must be willing and able to work considerable amounts of overtime and out of town work
- Ability to learn computer software including but not limited to SAP, Work Manager and Switch Plan
- Required to work outdoors and in power plant environments (including nuclear plants)
- Participate in random drug testing and annual nuclear requalification training and testing is required
- Must meet NRC screening requirements necessary for the job to be consistent with the journeyman posting
Special Requirement:
Must pass entrance screening exam in electrical/electronic theory
The exam will include AC and DC theory (resistive, capacitive & inductive circuits), transistor theory and application, linear amplifiers, integrated circuits, and digital logic.
The exam will be held at the Maple Grove Service Center Auditorium within the first two weeks of February 2025.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected].
Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $42.44 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, 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), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, 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.
Deadline to Apply: 12/02/24
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What We Do
Xcel Energy is engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity.
As a leading electric and natural gas energy company, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers across our eight states: Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.
Our workforce of more than 12,000 is rising to the challenge of a dynamic, constantly-changing utility industry. One that requires us to be even more customer focused, forward thinking and productive while remaining committed to meeting our customers’ fundamental need for safe, reliable, affordable energy.
With nearly 50% of our workforce eligible to retire in the next five years, there’s never been a better time to come on board. Do you have a passion for renewable energy, like wind or solar? Or care about giving back to the community? You’ll be in a position to directly impact our energy future.
At Xcel Energy, you’ll be challenged, respected and rewarded. You’ll find an ethical team committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship. A dynamic company where you’ll have meaningful work that makes a difference.
