Mechanical System Engineer IBEW 949
Company Name:
Xcel Energy
Mechanical System Engineer IBEW 949-29127
Description
Prairie Island's two pressurized water reactors generate about 20 percent of the electricity used by Xcel Energy's customers in the Upper Midwest. The plant is located on a 520-acre site about 40 miles southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul and about five miles north of Red Wing, Minn. Nearly 800 people are employed full-time at the plant. On June 27, 2011, the NRC renewed for 20 years the plant's original operating licenses, authorizing the Prairie Island units to continue generating electricity to 2033 and 2034.
Essential Responsibilities
:
o Specific duties include overseeing the performance of assigned systems to ensure nuclear safety, regulatory compliance and superior system reliability and availability, monitoring systems for adverse conditions, assessing system operations and maintenance experience, evaluating industry and vendor experience to determine appropriate preventative and corrective action. Provide leadership in the performance of long range planning for resolution of system technical issues based on industry/regulatory issues, equipment obsolescence and day-to-day operations. Provide high quality technical assistance associated with system modifications and operating, maintenance and testing procedures.
o Develop schedules, utilize work management tools, perform assignments for engineering related activities to support site and fleet goals. Miscellaneous activities as assigned.
o Attend department and plant meetings and industry/fleet activities. Attend training.
At Xcel Energy, our customers' quality of life depends on the energy we provide. Every time they flip a switch or turn a dial, they tap into the energy of over 12,000 people working to make life better. 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.
Xcel Energy has become a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. Our environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.
Xcel Energy's vitality comes from our people. It takes professionals in engineering, customer service, linemen, marketing and sales professionals, energy traders, mechanics, finance and accounting professionals and many others to power our company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include a range of options and coverage levels.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Requires a four-year engineering degree from an American Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) accredited institution.
- The applicability of the degree shall be documented at time of hiring.
- Minimum 2 years of engineering experience.
The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience.
A condition of employment will be successfully obtaining and maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically consists of an alcohol/drug screen, a criminal history check, a psychological assessment, initial credit and background investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks).
Required
Primary Location:
MN-Welch
Schedule:
Full-time
Union Position-Bargaining
Xcel Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description:
As a leading combination electricity 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.
We have regulated operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states, and revenue of more than $10 billion annually. We own nearly 300,000 miles of conductor miles of transmission and distribution lines and more than 35,000 miles of natural gas pipelines. We are proud of our community involvement. Through the Xcel Energy Foundation, our economic development activities, and employee volunteer efforts, we are committed to using our considerable resources and skills to benefit the communities we serve.
Our environmental policy states that Xcel Energy will be valued as a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. The most recent National Renewable Energy Lab's ranking of green pricing programs ranked our Windsource and Renewable Energy Trust first in number of customers and fifth in energy sales out of over 500 U.S. utilities. Our key environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Xcel Energy
Mechanical System Engineer IBEW 949-29127
Description
Prairie Island's two pressurized water reactors generate about 20 percent of the electricity used by Xcel Energy's customers in the Upper Midwest. The plant is located on a 520-acre site about 40 miles southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul and about five miles north of Red Wing, Minn. Nearly 800 people are employed full-time at the plant. On June 27, 2011, the NRC renewed for 20 years the plant's original operating licenses, authorizing the Prairie Island units to continue generating electricity to 2033 and 2034.
Essential Responsibilities
:
o Specific duties include overseeing the performance of assigned systems to ensure nuclear safety, regulatory compliance and superior system reliability and availability, monitoring systems for adverse conditions, assessing system operations and maintenance experience, evaluating industry and vendor experience to determine appropriate preventative and corrective action. Provide leadership in the performance of long range planning for resolution of system technical issues based on industry/regulatory issues, equipment obsolescence and day-to-day operations. Provide high quality technical assistance associated with system modifications and operating, maintenance and testing procedures.
o Develop schedules, utilize work management tools, perform assignments for engineering related activities to support site and fleet goals. Miscellaneous activities as assigned.
o Attend department and plant meetings and industry/fleet activities. Attend training.
At Xcel Energy, our customers' quality of life depends on the energy we provide. Every time they flip a switch or turn a dial, they tap into the energy of over 12,000 people working to make life better. 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.
Xcel Energy has become a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. Our environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.
Xcel Energy's vitality comes from our people. It takes professionals in engineering, customer service, linemen, marketing and sales professionals, energy traders, mechanics, finance and accounting professionals and many others to power our company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include a range of options and coverage levels.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Requires a four-year engineering degree from an American Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) accredited institution.
- The applicability of the degree shall be documented at time of hiring.
- Minimum 2 years of engineering experience.
The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience.
A condition of employment will be successfully obtaining and maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically consists of an alcohol/drug screen, a criminal history check, a psychological assessment, initial credit and background investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks).
Required
Primary Location:
MN-Welch
Schedule:
Full-time
Union Position-Bargaining
Xcel Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description:
As a leading combination electricity 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.
We have regulated operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states, and revenue of more than $10 billion annually. We own nearly 300,000 miles of conductor miles of transmission and distribution lines and more than 35,000 miles of natural gas pipelines. We are proud of our community involvement. Through the Xcel Energy Foundation, our economic development activities, and employee volunteer efforts, we are committed to using our considerable resources and skills to benefit the communities we serve.
Our environmental policy states that Xcel Energy will be valued as a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. The most recent National Renewable Energy Lab's ranking of green pricing programs ranked our Windsource and Renewable Energy Trust first in number of customers and fifth in energy sales out of over 500 U.S. utilities. Our key environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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