Amarillo, Texas Xcel Energy
Production Specialist II or III-28303
Description
Xcel Energy is seeking a Production Specialist II or III - Boiler Specialist for Amarillo, TX.
Summary
Applies knowledge and utilizes advanced technical expertise in a particular area of specialty in support of operations and maintenance across the Xcel fleet. These specialty areas may be, but are not limited to, Controls, Electrical, Turbine-Generator/Rotating Equipment, Boilers, Plant Performance, Metallurgy or Reliability. Provides technical support consisting of diagnostics analysis, short and long term maintenance/outage planning, resource development, documentation, and reliability centered operations and support. Responsibilities are generally 50% in technical support, 30% in outage support, and 20% in maintaining fleet-wide programs and processes. Position requires oversight of craft employees and extensive interfacing with departments, plants, and OEMs. Extensive travel within geographic region and nation is required.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide technical support in specialty area for Energy Supply facilities, including direct supervision of craft employees. Provide start-up assistance and coordination for maintenance, modifications, and new systems.
- Provide major facility maintenance project management for scheduled and unscheduled outages. Ability to function in lead role for minor O&M and capital projects relating to are of expertise. Develop computerized scheduling techniques for major component outages.
- Provide technical direction and alternatives for control systems and major equipment problems. Coordinate and evaluate station maintenance programs to improve facility reliability. Make recommendations for corrective action when necessary.
- Working with station personnel, coordinate fleetwide maintenance programs in selected area of expertise to improve facility reliability. Assist with Energy Supply's RCOM Program and monitor facility's results.
- Assist in conducting periodic audits of Quality Assurance programs and procedures and the development of standards and procedures to support consistent methods and improve reliability.
- Act as liaison between contractors/service providers and the Company. Interface with State Inspector, authorized insurance agents, and other regulatory agencies. Write specifications and purchase requisitions to support Production Resources activities.
- Write specifications and purchase requisitions to support Production Resources activities.
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.
· The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
• Extensive technical knowledge of Combustion Engineering manufactured coal and natural gas fired boilers for steam driven power plants, including operation, maintenance, and overhaul supervision and industry best practices.
• Capable of leading the crews on boiler inspections, cleaning, assessment of wear and damage, repair techniques, procurement of replacement parts, quality control, and final repairs. Also function in lieu of an OEM Technical Field Advisor.
• Extensive knowledge of boiler maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair.
• The ability to gather the overhaul data, photographs, and logs into a comprehensive outage report.
• Extensive experience with boiler tube welding techniques and boiler repair is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Combustion Turbines HRSGs and combined cycle systems is a plus for the future of Xcel Energy.
The successful candidates will be placed according to our Technical Resources Incumbent Analysis commensurate with skills and experience.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of power generation facility operations and maintenance processes
- Expertise acquired in one or more of the following specialty areas: process control, electrical, turbine-generators/rotating equipment, boilers, plant performance or metallurgy
- Ability to travel extensively
- Ability to work non-typical schedules
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Must be self-motivated
Preferred
- Experience supervising craft employees
Primary Location:TX-Amarillo
Schedule:Full-time
Union Position-Non-Bargaining
Xcel Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.