Xcel Energy · 1 day ago
Instrument and Control Technician F - Amarillo, TX
Greater Amarillo Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$36.90/hr - $36.90/hrXcel Energy is seeking one or more Instrument & Control Tech F's for Nichols Station in Amarillo, TX. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing computer systems and control systems in fossil-fired generating plants, along with assisting in the maintenance and calibration of various control systems.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Maintain, troubleshoot and install computer systems and assist with control systems in fossil-fired generating plants
Make recommendations to improve operation and efficiency
Perform computer maintenance, analyze problems and installation of computer control systems including plant instrumentation, environmental monitoring systems, recording, transmitting and indicating equipment
Assist in the maintenance, calibration, installation, analysis, tuning & performance evaluation of control systems including boiler controls, turbine governor controls, water treatment process controls, etc
Perform plant testing for plant betterment and predictive equipment maintenance
Assist in planning, installing and supporting instrument and control systems including preparing budget estimates, material specifications, scheduling, fabrication, etc
Troubleshoot plant equipment and systems to recommend maintenance or modification to plant operating and maintenance procedures
Actively participate in hands-on training, required classroom training and computer interactive training programs, as directed by management
Travel to other locations may be required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Maintenance Positions Selection Systems (MASS) test
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
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
Preferred
Associates Degree in Computer Science & Programming, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking & Communications or Instrumentation and Controls is 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)
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
Founded in 1909
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Brian Van Abel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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