Mechanic Specialist - Platteville, CO

Journeyman Mechanic Specialist

Xcel Energy is looking for a talented, experienced Journeyman Mechanic Specialist to join the Xcel Energy Mechanical Maintenance team in Platteville, Colorado!

The starting pay rate for this Bargaining Unit position is $61.33 hourly.

Selection criteria will also include an interview, pre-employment written and hands-on assessment that will take place at an Xcel training facility.

The company reserves the right to close this posting at any time.

The qualified candidate will be able to perform mechanical maintenance and related tasks at a reliable gas, or steam generating station. This includes but is not limited to: disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly, and alignment of all types of industrial turbines, boilers, generators, compressors, multistage pumps, motors, pollution control equipment, heavy industrial rotating equipment, piping, vehicles, operating forklifts and snow removal equipment, and other associated facility equipment. There will be frequent use of precision analog hand measuring tools and performing analog and laser alignment tasks and other technical support on all rotating and mechanical systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have completed a Millwright Apprentice program, or have 5+ years in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance, or documented related mechanical training.
• Must be able to wear negative air respirator or PAPR and lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in hot or cold environments, work in dusty, noisy, low light environments, perform tasks that involve standing, bending, twisting and lifting for 10 - 16 hour periods and perform other physical tasks associated with mechanical maintenance duties at a reliable, gas, or steam generating station.
• Must be comfortable working from ladders, at high elevations, or in confined spaces.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count on
• 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.

BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $61.33 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 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), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Personal Leave, 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: 10/05/26