Xcel Energy
Provides energy services across multiple states, focusing on clean, reliable, and affordable solutions.
Control Specialist - Denver, CO
Control and monitor combined cycle plant equipment, ensure safety, efficiency, and train staff.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will oversee the operation of power‑plant systems, directing operators, making load adjustments, and ensuring safe, efficient performance. You will also monitor control panels, respond to abnormal conditions, and work to maximize efficiency while controlling costs. • Direct operators to start, stop, and adjust equipment such as fans, pumps, and regulators. • Monitor and adjust plant load, making changes as system demands require. • Take corrective actions to maintain safety, maximize efficiency, and minimize costs. • Inspect control panels, report abnormalities, and implement corrective measures. • Train operators and new controls employees on job duties and responsibilities. • Operate multiple remote combined‑cycle plants using SCADA controls. • Prepare and maintain LOTO clearances using eSOMS and SAP per safety protocols. • Work rotating shifts, respond to overtime and call‑outs, and follow PPE requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸operator direction
- ▸load management
- ▸scada operations
- ▸panel inspection
- ▸loto clearance
- ▸operator training
What You Bring
The position requires a High School diploma or GED, the ability to work rotating shifts, overtime and call‑outs, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must have at least two years of control board experience on a large combined‑cycle or coal plant, have completed a relevant apprenticeship, and be able to pass written, practical, drug‑screening and security tests. • Possess at least two years of control board operator experience on a large combined‑cycle or coal plant and a completed apprenticeship. • Pass written and practical tests, drug screening, and obtain a security clearance.
Requirements
- ▸control board
- ▸2+ years
- ▸apprenticeship
- ▸security clearance
- ▸high school
- ▸shift work
Benefits
Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Control Specialists to join our Denver, CO team. This hourly position offers a starting wage of $63.95 and provides a chance to grow within a company you can be proud of. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health‑savings and flexible‑spending accounts, long‑term disability, employee assistance, fitness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, recognition programs, pension, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, personal leave, sick time and volunteer paid time off. • Receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HRA, HSA, FSA, LTD, EAP, fitness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, pension, 401(k), vacation, holidays, personal leave, sick time, and volunteer paid time off.
Work Environment
Onsite
Interview Process
-written test -practical test