Operations Instructor - Nuclear

Xcel Energy; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Flexible Spending 0A

Health Savings Account

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Pension

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking an Operations Instructor to design and deliver training across operator programs, including non-licensed and licensed operators, and to support outage activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with instructors and compliance with accredited processes and NRC requirements. The position requires presenting material to varied class sizes, maintaining certifications, and contributing to program improvements.

Formación

• RO or SRO license or SRO Certification preferred.
• Experience with power plant operations; other technical disciplines beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present training to varied class sizes.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently or with teams.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and design training for all operations training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training.
• Develop and conduct training in the classroom and/or simulator for all operator training programs; develop and administer examinations.
• Pursue qualifications to support operator training programs (e.g., general instructor, simulator booth operator, SRO certification) and maintain SRO when qualified.
• Assist with self-assessments and evaluations of operator training programs.
• Assist with in-processing for contract employees for plant outages.
• Support plant refueling outages by transitioning to plant staff during lengthy outages.
• Function as a member of the site Emergency Response Organization (ERO).

Conocimientos

RO/SRO license

Power plant operations

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Health physics

Chemistry

Communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

MS Office

Security clearance

Descripción del empleo

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 supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Position Summary

The Operations Instructor is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of operator training. Delivery of training occurs in a variety of settings with other instructors and other groups in accordance with the accredited training processes and all-applicable codes and regulations. The Instructor evaluates trainee performance on-the-job and in the simulator when applicable. Implements SAT process for the Operations training programs. May include initial and continuing training for all Operations personnel. Additional responsibilities include training program maintenance, CAP management, and support of the Operations group's day-to-day activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Analyze and design training for all operations training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training.
• Develop and conduct training in the classroom and/or simulator for all operator training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training. Develop and administer examinations for all operator training programs.
• Pursue qualifications to support the various operator training programs such as general instructor, simulator booth operator, SRO Certification, and simulator floor instructor. Once qualified, maintain SRO Certification to support instructional needs.
• Assist with self‑assessments and other evaluations of the various operator training programs.
• Assist with in‑processing for the large number of contract employees for plant outages.
• Support plant refueling outages by transitioning to the plant staff during lengthy outages.
• Function as a member of the site Emergency Response Organization (ERO)

Minimum Requirements

• RO or SRO license or SRO Certification is preferred.
• Candidates should possess expertise/familiarity with power plant operations. Technical expertise in another discipline, such as electrical and mechanical maintenance, health physics or chemistry is beneficial.
• Candidates must have demonstrated an ability to interface well with people, communicate effectively, and express ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately both orally and in writing.
• Candidates must be able to effectively present training material to various class sizes with varied entry‑level knowledge.
• Organizational and administrative skills are required to the extent needed to produce, maintain and deliver accredited performance-based training.
• Applicants must be self‑motivated, and able to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, is required.
• Candidates must satisfy all Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission security requirements

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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 Flexible Spending Account, 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), 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 11/28/26

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