Control Room Operator B Apprentice - Maddox Station - Hobbs, NM

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 has an urgent need for a Control Room Operator - B Apprentice, based at Maddox Station in Hobbs, NM!

Job duties will include, but are not limited to, the safe operation of plant equipment, inspection of equipment, cleaning of equipment, unit startup, unit shutdown, running water tests, and other duties as required.  Employee will assist with the execution of safety procedures including lock out tag out and confined space entry.  The employee will be required to actively participate in hands-on training, required classroom training and computer interactive training programs, as directed by management. The employee will also be required to successfully complete 4-year apprentice program and qualify for Control Room Operator B Journeyman. Travel to other locations may be  required.  Environmental Exposure: Employee will work in and around energized/rotating equipment, confined spaces, vibrating equipment, heights, noise levels requiring ear protection, presence of chemical fumes, lead and dust requiring use of a respirator and work in a wide range of ambient temperatures, both hot and cold. The employee will work off of ladders and scaffolding, in elevated positions, and may be required to handle asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials. Employee must be able to walk, climb stairs and ladders throughout the plant. Work is often on gravel, concrete and uneven surfaces.  Required   High school diploma or GED  Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Plant Operator Selection Systems (POSS) test Must work rotating shifts  Must respond to overtime and call outs  Must 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)  Able to lift 50 pounds  Valid driver's license  Must be respirator qualified (Pulmonary Function Test)  Must take Base line Audiogram  Knowledge of equipment operation such as pumps and motor controls and operation and power plant/industrial operations experience desired  Successfully pass the Xcel Energy screening requirements, which include a drug test, security clearance and other exams that are required by federal regulations, such as OSHA and DOT, will be performed as required  One year of industrial electrical experience desired.    Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

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   The anticipated starting base pay for this position