September 18, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Operating Maintenance Technician

Organization:
Xcel Energy, Inc.
Region:
Canada, Minnesota, Minneapolis
End of contest:
September 25, 2024
Type:
Full time
Category:
Maintenance/service
Description
Job Description

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 Operating Maintenance Technicians to join our team at our Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis, MN. The hourly pay for this position is $48.69/hr.

This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from 9/12/24 to 9/25/24.

In this position, you will be responsible for the on-going operations and maintenance of Xcel Energy's buildings in the Metro West region. Position will report to the Chestnut Service Center but will require travel to other sites in the Metro West service territory. Successful candidate will have experience with heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including but not limited to, boilers, chillers, heat pumps, and DX rooftop units, as well as experience with building automation, fire life safety systems, and preventative maintenance programs. This position will require successful candidate to be available for emergency call-out and overtime assignments.  

The shift hours for this position will be from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. 

Required 

Successful candidate will have a High school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and meet all of the following criteria: 

  • Currently a Journeyman Technician or five years of operating experience combined with equivalent course work or competency card. 
  • Possession of a 2nd class "C" Boiler license or higher. 
  • Must possess a universal CFC certification 
  • Proficient in BAS (Building Automation Systems) and have proficiency in related BAS and Microsoft Office systems. Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, such as Maximo, is a plus. 
  • Possess a high mechanical aptitude and high level of learning ability to maintain proficient understanding of various types of building systems. 
  • Ability to work independently and with limited supervision. 
  • Ability to perform work from ladders, scaffolding and in high and confined areas and ability to sixty (60) pounds. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 

Also, must be proficient in maintenance and repair tasks such as: 

  • Welding and brazing 
  • Sheet metal repair and installation 
  • Electric and electronic troubleshooting 
  • Proper and safe use of chemicals 
  • Equipment installation and repair, i.e., motors, bearing shafts and related equipment 
  • Various structural and building repairs, i.e., garage doors, minor roof repairs 
  • Proficient working knowledge of heating systems, i.e., boilers, steam and hydromic, gas fired rooftops, heat pump systems, etc. 
  • Proficient working knowledge of cooling systems, i.e., chillers, rooftops and other types 
  • Proficient working knowledge of fire/life safety systems 
  • Proficient working knowledge of UPS/generator/battery systems 

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Contact

Xcel Energy, Inc.

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis

Minnesota United States

www.xcelenergy.com