Control Room Supervisor In-Training - Monticello, MN

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) company match

PTO and paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a candidate to participate in and complete Senior Reactor Operator training to operate the nuclear generating plant safely, overseeing control room activities and ensuring licensing compliance.

Starting base pay ranges from $46.60 to $70.00 per hour, with substantial annualized total compensation and bonuses upon attaining licenses, plus health, PTO, retirement, and educational reimbursement benefits. May start May 2027 or sooner.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences; or a professional engineer license.
• Nuclear experience or equivalent as required by ACAD 10-01 depending on degree, with 18–36 months experience for various paths.

Responsibilities

• Oversee control room operations to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate shift activities with plant work schedule and other plant groups.
• Issue maintenance work requests and maintain current plant logging requirements.
• Complete mandatory training and licensing exams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nuclear theory knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in engineering or related sciences or PE license

Job description

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.

MUST BE AVAILIBLE TO START IN MAY OF 2027 OR SOONER.

Responsible for participating and completing Senior Reactor Operator training to obtain the skills required for ensuring safe operation of the plant by overseeing control room operations to comply with all licensing and regulatory requirements and company requirements for generation capacity; coordinating operations with other plant groups; and maintaining operations data and records.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting base pay: $46.60 - $70.00 per hour.
• Annualized total compensation based on full-time FTE (40 hours), $157,588 - $206,260 per year (depending on experience, previous license status, and performance) including, $15,000 one-time payment upon attaining unescorted nuclear access, $26,000 training bonus upon successful completion of class milestones (systems training & audit written exam), and a $20,000 qualification bonus upon obtaining SRO license.
• Eligible for annual merit increase
• Upon completion of ILT training and obtaining SRO License, the successful candidate will transition into an exempt licensed supervisor position. Employee will be eligible for additional compensation, including up to a 15% annual incentive target, license bonus, license premium, shift premium, annual requalification bonus, and extended hours paid as applicable.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) company match
• Educational reimbursement

Essential Responsibilities

• Learn and obtain the necessary skills to ensure the nuclear generating plant operates safely and remains in compliance with plant requirements and governmental regulations. Trainees learn to verify the nuclear plant is operated in accordance with technical specifications and licensing basis.
• Learn and obtain the necessary skills to effectively oversee activities of Control Room Operators and Auxiliary Operators and to investigate Operational problems and evaluate for plant impact. Trainee will also learn to effectively coordinator shift activities with plant work schedule.
• Learn and obtain the necessary skills needed to perform administrative functions related to plant operational requirements. Trainees learn to issue Maintenance work requests and to maintain current plant logging requirements.
• Must complete all training required as evidenced by successfully passing any and all required licensing exams

Minimum Requirements

• Must meet one of the following items per ACAD 10-01:
• Certified Instructor with greater than 4 years commercial nuclear experience
• Licensed reactor operator duties as an ACTIVE* RO for 12 Months or more at Monticello or Prairie Island
• 12 months or more as an ACTIVE* RO or SRO at a commercial power reactor facility of the same vendor and vintage
• 18 months or more as an ACTIVE* RO or SRO at a noncomparable commercial power reactor facility
• 18 months or more in a position equivalent to a reactor operator position at a military reactor? (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods) reactor operator
• engineering officer of the watch
• propulsion plant watch officer
• engineering watch supervisor
• propulsion plant watch supervisor
• BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences; or has a professional engineer license. 18 months of experience at a comparable nuclear power facility or military reactor
• 27 months of experience at a non-comparable power generation facility
• A non-traditional degree with the following: 36 months of nuclear experience for a nontraditional degree

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledgeable in reactor theory, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, title 10 code of Federal regulations as it applies to nuclear power operations and safety, ASME code section XI.
• Past leadership experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or

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.