Operations Instructor - Nuclear

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Descripción de la vacante

Xcel Energy is seeking an Operations Instructor to lead the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of operator training across non-licensed and licensed programs, including Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training. Training is delivered in classroom and simulator settings, following accredited processes and regulatory codes.

The role involves evaluating trainee performance on the job and in the simulator, maintaining training programs, CAP management, and supporting day-to-day

Formación

• RO or SRO license or SRO Certification preferred.
• Technical expertise in power plant operations; other disciplines beneficial.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to present training to varied class sizes.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and design operator training programs for non-licensed and licensed operators, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training.
• Develop classroom and simulator training; administer examinations for all operator training programs.
• Pursue qualifications to support operator training programs such as general instructor, simulator booth operator, SRO Certification, and simulator floor instructor; maintain SRO Certification.
• 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's Emergency Response Organization (ERO).

Conocimientos

RO license

Power plant ops

Communication skills

Teamwork capability

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions ofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, 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

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

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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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