Operator Repairman - Black Dog Plant - Burnsville, MN

Xcel Energy

Burnsville, MN

Full Time

Posted September 24, 2026

$60 - $60/hr

Utilities

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

Operator Repairman must have a general knowledge of the total plant equipment, procedures, and operations. The Operator Repairman must have specific expertise for the operation of plant systems.
Performs all the functions trained and qualified for.
As provided by the training and qualification program, must have full knowledge of operation of CT’s, HRSG, steam turbines, and auxiliary power plant equipment, and shall have the fundamental knowledge of electrical theory along with full knowledge of generator synchronization, excitation, voltage and load control, main and auxiliary transformer operation, and station and transmission switching.
Operates, monitors, inspects, and maintains boilers, turbines, condensers, generators and plant auxiliary equipment and systems as assigned including water treatment systems and chemical additions as needed. Performs startups, shutdowns, equipment tests and operating adjustments.
Monitors and records operating of equipment. Recognizes abnormal equipment performance and takes corrective action. Reports problems and initiates trouble reports.
Responds to plant emergencies, unit upsets, and changing operating conditions. Must evaluate system condition and initiate corrective action. Coordinates actions and implements instructions from Management.
Uses computer to generate Transmission Work Requests, Plant Event Reports and similar.
Switches voltages through 230 kilovolts.
Change out brushes on generator.
Implements/issues equipment clearances in preparation for inspection, testing, or maintenance. On return of clearance, inspects and returns equipment to normal operation. Follows prescribed clearance procedures and assists with development of new procedures as needed.
Comply with applicable Company, OSHA and other governmental regulations. Understands and complies with all pertinent safety and environmental permit requirements and/or regulations.
Understands and safely uses hand tools, shop tools, and other power tools.
Capable of understanding MSDS, confined space requirements, hot work, etc.
Completes work orders. Completes all job paperwork including log sheets, records of parts used and work completed.
Contributes to annual budget cycle for operations area.
Participates with plant management in daily and outage work planning, scheduling, and prioritization.
Assists with on-the-job training for others, and participation in development, writing and documenting work-related practices and procedures.
Must have the ability to make quick and sound decisions in any plant emergency.
Must have the ability to read and understand one line electrical, plant flow diagrams, blueprints, equipment drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
Must have the ability to intelligently communicate with plant personnel both verbally and in writing along with taking the necessary readings required by management.
Shall participate in training and maintain qualifications of mechanical maintenance skills and abilities equivalent to maintenance repairman as outlined in Operator / Repairman.