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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.
Xcel Energy has an Instrument & Control Tech TA position open for our Aurora, CO location.
Position Summary
- Perform installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration and repair of power plant instrumentation and process control systems, including CEMS.
- Perform testing required by Plant Operation, regulatory requirements; review, prepare and submit records in support of these activities.
- Specify and initiate purchase requisitions in support of the above.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Perform equipment and/or system upgrades with latest technology for plant optimization.
- Train apprentices.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two-year certificate from vocational technical institute in electronics or instrumentation, or company approved equivalent training and/or experience.
- Must have NICET Level II or company approved equivalent certification.
- Two or more years troubleshooting and repairs to the component level of electronic/industrial instrumentation desired.
- Four or more years previous power plant instrumentation or equivalent experience required.
- Must have completed the approved apprenticeship training or company approved equivalent.
Special Requirements:
- Scheduled and emergency overtime is required.
- Must possess the skills needed to respond to back shift callout for unsupervised work.
- Traveling to other sites may be required.
- Skills assessment may be required during the interview process.
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: $64.69 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending 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: 12/30/26
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.
Xcel Energy has an Instrument & Control Tech TA position open for our Aurora, CO location.
Position Summary
- Perform installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration and repair of power plant instrumentation and process control systems, including CEMS.
- Perform testing required by Plant Operation, regulatory requirements; review, prepare and submit records in support of these activities.
- Specify and initiate purchase requisitions in support of the above.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Perform equipment and/or system upgrades with latest technology for plant optimization.
- Train apprentices.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two-year certificate from vocational technical institute in electronics or instrumentation, or company approved equivalent training and/or experience.
- Must have NICET Level II or company approved equivalent certification.
- Two or more years troubleshooting and repairs to the component level of electronic/industrial instrumentation desired.
- Four or more years previous power plant instrumentation or equivalent experience required.
- Must have completed the approved apprenticeship training or company approved equivalent.
Special Requirements:
- Scheduled and emergency overtime is required.
- Must possess the skills needed to respond to back shift callout for unsupervised work.
- Traveling to other sites may be required.
- Skills assessment may be required during the interview process.
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: $64.69 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending 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: 12/30/26
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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instrument and control technician jobs.
- Two or more years of hands-on instrumentation calibration and loop checking experience
- Proficiency with PLC and DCS platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Honeywell
- Experience with HART, Foundation Fieldbus, or Profibus communication protocols
- Associate degree or technical certificate in instrumentation, electronics, or industrial automation
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) credential or equivalent certification preferred
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, and electrical schematics
Tips for Your Instrument and Control Technician Job Search
List your calibration equipment and certifications
Hiring managers scan resumes for specific tools like HART communicators, Fluke multimeters, and loop calibrators. Name every instrument brand and model you've worked with. If you hold ISA Certified Control Systems Technician credentials, put them above your work history.
Translate your PLC experience into keywords
Job postings for this role almost always specify a platform: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Honeywell DCS. If your resume says 'PLC programming' without naming the system, it won't match automated screening. Mirror the exact platform names from each posting you target.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists instrument and control technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by process environment
Refinery, pharmaceutical, and water treatment roles each require different compliance knowledge. When searching, filter or sort by industry so you're applying to environments where your regulatory background, whether ISA-18.2 alarm management or FDA validation, is directly relevant.
Prepare a troubleshooting story for every interview
Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a real fault diagnosis. Have two or three specific examples ready: what the symptom was, which instruments you checked, and how you confirmed the root cause. Generic answers about process or procedure will not land.
Negotiate shift differential and standby pay separately
Base rate is only part of total compensation for this role. Rotating shifts and on-call callouts are standard. Ask about overtime structure, standby rates, and whether callout pay is portal-to-portal before you accept an offer, because those figures vary widely by site and contract.
Instrument and Control Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instrument and control technicians?
The most active employers for instrument and control technicians right now are CITIZENS ENERGY, Nebraska Public Power District, and University of Alabama, Birmingham, and the most openings are in Nebraska, California, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oil and gas operators and large chemical manufacturers tend to post the highest volumes of openings.
How many instrument and control technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of instrument and control technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most field instrumentation work. Remote opportunities are most common in roles focused on control system design, documentation, or DCS programming rather than on-site calibration and maintenance.
How do you become an instrument and control technician?
Most instrument and control technicians complete an associate degree or two-year technical certificate in instrumentation technology, industrial electronics, or automation from a community college or trade school. From there, entry-level field positions build practical skills in calibration, loop checking, and PLC troubleshooting. Earning an ISA certification after a few years of experience strengthens advancement prospects considerably.
How do you get hired as an instrument and control technician with little experience?
Apprenticeship programs through unions and large industrial contractors are the most direct path into the role without a full work history. Highlighting coursework projects, lab hours, and any hands-on equipment exposure on your resume matters more than job titles at this stage. Entry-level postings often list specific tools, so demonstrating familiarity with HART communicators or basic PLC ladder logic can separate you from other applicants.
What does the instrument and control technician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include a phone screen followed by a technical interview, which often involves hands-on or scenario-based questions about fault diagnosis, loop calibration, and reading P&IDs. Some employers add a practical skills assessment on-site. References from supervisors who can speak to your field work are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to instrument and control technician jobs?
You can find and apply to instrument and control technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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