Nuclear Technical Instructor or Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor

Xcel Energy Inc; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. seeks a training specialist to deliver initial and continuing training for electrical maintenance personnel at Prairie Island and Monticello sites.

The role focuses on developing lesson plans, exams, and hands-on mockups while coordinating with vendors and ensuring records are accurate. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 5+ years in training, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Ability to evaluate training effectiveness and adapt materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with LMS and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and continuing training for maintenance personnel.
• Create and modify lesson plans, exercises, and multimedia materials.
• Develop and administer exams to validate knowledge.
• Coordinate training with vendors and outside providers.
• Maintain training records and qualification matrices.
• Support plant outages and emergency response training as needed.
• Schedule training and manage attendance in the LMS.
• Participate in training program assessments.

Skills

Training design

Communication skills

Staff development

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for utilizing a systematic approach to training to conduct Initial and continuing training for electrical maintenance personnel. Continually evaluates and improves training to result in maximum effectiveness of the training program. The position may require supporting plant outages and emergency response organization roles. This role will support training activities at both the Prairie Island and Monticello Nuclear Plants.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide initial and continuing training in classroom and laboratory environments. Provide just in time training as needed to support plant operational requirements. Coordinate training from equipment vendors and outside training organizations.
• Create/modify lesson plans, practical exercises, and multimedia training materials for effective delivery to maintenance and technical personnel. Develop and administer exams to validate knowledge of training materials. Develop technical "mock up" equipment for hands‑on training experience.
• Receive and evaluate training feedback from numerous resources, including trainees, management, and industry. Participate in various training committees to ensure training effectiveness.
• Design training and establish specific measurable behaviors for task‑oriented maintenance and technical training. Construct effective measures to verify trainee comprehension of training materials.
• Provide training expertise during analysis of performance problems. Perform assessment of training request for management and training program owner. Evaluate maintenance tasks to determine the standards for performance.
• Respond to emergent training needs and performance issues. Maintain short-range and long-range training schedules.
• Schedule and notify personnel of training through the Learning Management System. Verify records of conducted training and attendance.
• Maintain records of personnel qualifications.
• Maintain updated qualification manual and associated task lists.
• Participate in periodic assessments to validate training program.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years of related work experience required.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the troubleshooting process and/or power plant equipment.
• Performed installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration, and repairs of Power Plant.
• Knowledge in use of a systematic approach to training.
• Must effectively communicate ideas and concepts through written and verbal communications.
• Knowledgeable in use of computer software: i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point
• Previous experience in development and delivery of training.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's degree from a two‑year college or technical school
• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university
• Previous Power Plant or Nuclear Navy background

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 [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,567.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 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)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• 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
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

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: 10/01/26

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