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Get Access To All JobsXcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
We anticipate the need for one Associate 1st 6 Months, Gas Operations at our Pueblo Service Center in Pueblo, Colorado.
Summary
Provide moderately complex technical and administrative support. Proactively support managers, coordinators, designers, planners, technicians, associates and other personnel in the development and execution of technical and administrative tasks. First contact with customers as related to various depts. General knowledge of distribution, gas and electric emergency work, street lighting and engineering. Compile, compute and verify info with a very high degree of accuracy for various depts. Access and effectively resolve complex issues related to contractor field and invoicing performance. Audit and reconcile gas and electric facility info for contractor and company crews. Establish gas and electric (metered and non-metered) accounts for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers to ensure billing accuracy and collection of company revenue. Request, schedule and coordinate with various outside companies to ensure utility work is able to proceed as scheduled.
Required Qualifications
- High School education or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with UKG, SAP, Microsoft Word, & Excel Spreadsheet preferred
- Organizational skills preferred
- Experience with accounts payable, timekeeping, & expense reconciliation
- Provide phone answering support to help screen and route calls
- Office supply ordering and stocking experience
- Experience sorting and delivering internal and external mail
- Experience with scheduling and delegating work
- Experience with dispatching/assigning work
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $32.08 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 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), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Personal Leave, 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: 09/22/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
We anticipate the need for one Associate 1st 6 Months, Gas Operations at our Pueblo Service Center in Pueblo, Colorado.
Summary
Provide moderately complex technical and administrative support. Proactively support managers, coordinators, designers, planners, technicians, associates and other personnel in the development and execution of technical and administrative tasks. First contact with customers as related to various depts. General knowledge of distribution, gas and electric emergency work, street lighting and engineering. Compile, compute and verify info with a very high degree of accuracy for various depts. Access and effectively resolve complex issues related to contractor field and invoicing performance. Audit and reconcile gas and electric facility info for contractor and company crews. Establish gas and electric (metered and non-metered) accounts for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers to ensure billing accuracy and collection of company revenue. Request, schedule and coordinate with various outside companies to ensure utility work is able to proceed as scheduled.
Required Qualifications
- High School education or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with UKG, SAP, Microsoft Word, & Excel Spreadsheet preferred
- Organizational skills preferred
- Experience with accounts payable, timekeeping, & expense reconciliation
- Provide phone answering support to help screen and route calls
- Office supply ordering and stocking experience
- Experience sorting and delivering internal and external mail
- Experience with scheduling and delegating work
- Experience with dispatching/assigning work
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $32.08 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 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), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Personal Leave, 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: 09/22/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Gas Plumber
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires H-1B roles to qualify as specialty occupations. Review the O*NET profile for Gas Plumber to document the theoretical and practical application of engineering or mechanical principles your role demands, not just trade licensing.
Target employers with commercial or industrial gas contracts
Residential gas plumbing rarely generates H-1B filings. Focus your search on mechanical contractors, utilities, and energy infrastructure firms where licensed gas plumber roles are tied to complex systems requiring specialized technical training.
Check prevailing wage requirements before negotiating offers
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage tier for Gas Plumber in your target metro before you receive an offer.
Search Migrate Mate for employers with active H-1B filing history
Not every contractor files H-1B petitions for trades roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter Gas Plumber jobs by employers whose LCA filing history confirms they've sponsored this occupation before, saving you from pursuing firms that won't file.
Confirm your state license transfers before your employer files
H-1B petitions for licensed trades require proof you hold a valid state gas plumber license. If you're relocating, research reciprocity rules early. Delays in license transfer can stall the I-129 petition after your offer is signed.
Understand the cap-subject timeline relative to your start date
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start. If you're selected in the lottery, your employer has until June 30 to file the full petition. Build this timeline into your job search so your offer doesn't precede a filing window by too many months.
H-1B Visa Gas Plumber: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Gas Plumber role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. A general trades labeling of 'gas plumber' typically does not qualify, but roles requiring a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, gas systems engineering, or a directly related field can meet the specialty occupation standard. Employers in industrial and commercial sectors are more likely to structure these roles at a degree-required level.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Gas Plumber positions?
Commercial mechanical contractors, gas utilities, energy infrastructure companies, and large facilities management firms are the most likely H-1B sponsors for Gas Plumber roles. These employers handle complex gas distribution systems that require credentialed technical staff. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
What documentation do I need to support an H-1B petition for a gas plumber job?
Your employer will need your academic credentials showing a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant technical field, your current state gas plumber license, and documentation tying your degree field directly to the job duties. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required before USCIS will accept it.
How does state licensing affect my H-1B status if I change work locations?
H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and worksite listed in the Labor Condition Application. If your employer moves you to a job site in a different state, they may need to file an amended LCA and potentially an amended I-129 petition. You'll also need to obtain the appropriate state gas plumber license for that new jurisdiction before performing work there.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card after the H-1B for a Gas Plumber role?
Yes, but the path typically runs through the PERM labor certification process, where the employer must demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. For licensed trades roles, PERM audits are common because DOL scrutinizes whether the degree requirement is genuinely tied to the job. Employers experienced with trades sponsorship will anticipate this.