Apprentice Maintenance Technician / LNG Operator - Eau Claire, WI

Xcel Energy • Eau Claire, WI • 13h ago

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.

We anticipate the need for one or more Apprentice Maintenance Technician / Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Operator(s) to be located at the Black Ave Plant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The starting base Journeyman pay for this position is $61.95 hourly (2025 rate).

If position is filled with an Apprentice, pay may be adjusted in accordance with union contract. Applicant skills and qualifications will be evaluated and, in conformity with union contract a successful applicant will be offered a position at an appropriate step level or as a journeyman.

Minimum apprentice pay levels as a percentage of base Journeyman pay:

1st Step: 60%

2nd Step: 65%

3rd Step: 70%

4th Step: 75%

5th Step: 80%

6th Step: 85%

7th Step: 90%

8th Step: 95%

This position will be posted 15 Working Days from February 6, 2026, to February 26, 2026.

Summary

The successful candidate will learn and understand the Black Ave facility. LNG plant operational procedures to be able to safely and efficiently operate the plant. Will provide safe and proper maintenance and operation of the Gas Plants in Wisconsin (LNG), Chromatographs, and Gas TBS Telemetry equipment.

The safe operating and maintenance activities will be for the following:

Eau Claire Black Ave. LNG plant

Gas Chromatograph Equipment throughout the service territory.

Town Border Station (TBS) monitoring (SCADA) equipment throughout the service territory

Gas Distribution monitoring (SCADA) equipment throughout the service territory

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Must be committed to working safely and compliance with all company safety rules

Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds

Must reside within 20-mile radius of the Black Avenue LNG Plant

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel and work away from home

Special Requirements:

Must have good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships in a team-oriented environment

Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures, at high heights, in noisy atmospheres

Requires participation in after-hour emergency callouts in all kinds of weather conditions

Commitment to successful participation and advancement in apprenticeship program

Preferred:

Additional education, such as a technical vocational or associate degree, in gas utility construction

Good mechanical ability and knowledge of natural gas is helpful

Knowledge or experience of controls and control systems.

Knowledge of Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) systems and equipment

CDL (Class A) license

Basic computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

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 .

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $37.17 to $58.85 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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), 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, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 02/26/26

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