Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

The below job summary and responsibilities reflects the duties of the Sr. Rotating Equipment Engineer and Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer. Levels will differ as more skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience.

Position Summary

Continuously improve the operation and maintenance approaches for equipment in power generation facilities across the company. Data analytics will be used within the team to improve existing equipment maintenance strategies and drive fleet business decisions to improve reliability while minimizing the cost to produce energy.  This includes the development, implementation, and ownership of an effective condition monitoring program to enable condition-based maintenance.

Essential Responsibilities

Vibration analysis on critical rotating turbomachinery in the MN region

Support generation facilities with analysis and recommendations for safe operation, improved machine reliability, and reduced maintenance cost for a broad range of equipment including motors, pumps, blowers, compressors, etc.

Lead an expanding vibration condition monitoring program and develop efficient methods for data analysis utilizing technology.

Support data consistency and integration with Monitoring and Diagnostic Center and Asset Performance Management software

Support and advise balancing work necessary on turbomachinery and other auxiliary rotating equipment

Maintain machinery diagnostic and protection standards and audit functionality of machinery diagnostic and protection hardware and software in region

Specify monitoring requirements for new equipment installations and witness acceptance testing of critical rotating equipment

Minimum Requirements - Sr Engineer - $92,300 - $123,033

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) 5+ years relevant engineering experience EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required. Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.  Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

Minimum Requirements - Principal Engineer - $106,600 - $149,000

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) 9+ years relevant engineering experience PE (Professional Engineer) registration required Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Preferred Requirements

Vibration analysis certification

Experience balancing rotating equipment

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 across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $92,300.00 to $149,000.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, 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), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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: 01/30/25

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