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. **Gas Operations Technical Specialist Intern** + Is it time to see how all those college courses translate to the real world? Are you ready to work alongside experienced professionals on real projects and issues? An internship at Xcel Energy will give you practical experience in the energy industry at a company that’s committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship. **Project Description:** + Under direct supervision, **Gas Operations Technical Specialist** **Intern** operates and maintains electronic equipment including RTU's, electronic controllers, pneumatic controls, compressor control panels. Responsible for training under **Gas Operations Technical Specialists (GOTS)** to learn aspects of the job performed by the **GOTS.** + Assists and supports **GOTS** to operate, maintain, install and calibrate electronic and pneumatic controls and measurement equipment. Assists and supports **GOTS** to maintain SCADA system. In training to repair electronic and pneumatic compressor, plant controls and digital circuits. + Assists and supports GOTS to Install, program, repair RTUs and electronic measurement equipment. + This will be a summer opportunity with the potential to extend into a school semester. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer and 15-20 hrs./wk. during a school semester. **Preferred Requirements** + Demonstrated experience or knowledge with Instruments and Controls + SCADA experience or knowledge + PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) **Start Date flexible - January 2025 or May 2025** 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: $18.40 to $27.20 per hour This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays 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: 11/14/24 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) **ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT** Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.