Radiation Protection Specialist - Monticello, MN

Xcel Energy; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a maintenance technician to perform general maintenance and the safe disassembly and reassembly of plant components at our facility. The role requires the ability to operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment, and may involve work from scaffolds and catwalks in high and confined areas.

Candidates must enroll in approved training, meet NRC screening requirements, be respirator qualified, and communicate effectively with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Enrollment and completion of approved training course as agreed by the joint apprenticeship committee.
• Duties performed from scaffolds and catwalks in high and confined areas.
• Work under written plant maintenance procedures and document records.
• May be assigned to other plants, including nuclear plants, per management.
• May meet NRC screening requirements.
• Must be respirator qualified.
• Ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel, verbally and in writing.
• Must pass EEI MASS exam.
• Active participation in training programs.
• Must have learning ability to understand nuclear plant maintenance and procedures.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance of plant components.
• Safe disassembly and reassembly of components using standard tools.
• Operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Respirator qualification

Verbal and written communication

NRC screening readiness

EEI MASS exam

Overhead crane operation

Scaffold and catwalk work

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Summary

This person(s) will be responsible for general maintenance, the safe disassembly and reassembly of plant components using standard maintenance tools. Must be able to operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment.

Required

• Will be required to enroll and complete the approved training course as agreed to by the joint apprenticeship committee
• Will be required to perform duties when necessary from scaffolds and catwalks in high and confined areas.
• Will be required to function under written plant maintenance procedures as appropriate and document records as required by plant management.
• May be required to accept temporary assignments at other plants, including nuclear plants, as directed by plant management.
• May be required to meet screening requirements under NRC regulations.
• Must be able to be respirator qualified
• Must have the ability to intelligently communicate with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.
• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) MASS exam
• Will be required to actively participate in training and retraining programs as directed by plant management.
• Must have a reasonable leave of learning ability to develop basic understanding of nuclear plant maintenance and procedures.

A condition of employment will be successfully obtaining and maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically consists of an alcohol/drug screen, a criminal history check, a psychological assessment, initial credit and background investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks).

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Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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, Savings and Retirement Plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

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: 10/04/26

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