Operations Instructor - Nuclear

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Welch Township (MN); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Xcel Energy in Minnesota is seeking an Operations Instructor responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of operator training. Delivery occurs in classroom and simulator environments to meet accredited processes and regulatory requirements.

The role supports the SAT process, maintains training programs and CAP, and assists with onboarding contract staff during outages. Collaboration with instructors and Operations teams is essential to success.

Formación

• RO or SRO license or SRO Certification preferred.
• Experience with power plant operations and related disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to teach varied class sizes to entry-level knowledge.
• Good organizational and administrative skills for accredited training.
• Able to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and design training for operator programs including non-licensed and licensed operators.
• Develop and conduct classroom and/or simulator training and examinations.
• Pursue and maintain qualifications such as SRO Certification.
• Assist with self-assessments and evaluations of training programs.
• Assist with onboarding contract staff for plant outages.
• Support plant refueling outages by transitioning to staff.
• Function as a member of the site's Emergency Response Organization.

Conocimientos

Training delivery

Communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

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 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

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,566.66 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 R