Senior Director, Enterprise Technical Training

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Long-term incentive

Medical/pharmacy plan

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a leader to drive enterprise technical training and workforce capability strategy with end-to-end accountability for accredited and non-accredited programs.

You will partner with operating leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and strong performance across nuclear and non-nuclear programs. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in downtown Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of nuclear or technical operations experience, with significant leadership experience in training or workforce development.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex training organizations and enterprise initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training and applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., NRC, NANT, 10 CFR 50/55).
• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, and performance analytics.

Responsibilities

• Set and own the enterprise technical training strategy and long-range workforce-capability roadmap.
• Establish and chair enterprise technical training governance to ensure standards and quality.
• Provide leadership to multi-layer technical training organization for consistent program delivery.
• Ensure training programs comply with regulatory requirements including NRC, NANT, and QA plans.
• Monitor KPIs linking training to workforce readiness and safety outcomes.
• Own budgets, resources, and staffing strategies across programs.

Skills

Leadership in training

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Leads the enterprise technical training and workforce capability strategy with end-to-end accountability for all accredited and non-accredited technical training programs across the organization. Establishes consistent standards and governance across nuclear and non-nuclear programs and ensures the workforce is prepared to operate safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.

The role partners closely with the operating business leaders who hold regulatory accountability, ensuring technical training programs enable and sustain regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and operational performance. It drives continuous improvement and ensures the organization maintains industry-leading standards in technical training and instructional excellence.

The ideal candidate will be located in the Minneapolis, MN area and be able to work hybrid, 3 days a week in our downtown Minneapolis office.

Essential Responsibilities

• Set and own the enterprise technical training strategy and long-range workforce‑capability roadmap, aligned to business priorities, capital projects, and workforce plans. Establish and chair enterprise technical training governance, driving consistent standards, quality, and instructional excellence across nuclear and non‑nuclear programs. Provide leadership to multi‑layer technical training organization, ensuring consistency in program delivery, quality standards, and instructional excellence.
• Ensure all training programs comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including NRC regulations, National Academy of Nuclear Training standards, operating licenses, and Quality Assurance plans.
• Serve as a senior representative in industry benchmarking and external engagements (e.g., INPO, WANO, NRC).
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that link training effectiveness to workforce readiness, operational performance, and safety outcomes.
• Own enterprise technical training budgets, resource allocation, and staffing strategies across programs and large‑scale initiatives.
• Partner with senior business leaders to align training strategies with operational needs, capital projects, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert on technical training and workforce capability, shaping business strategy through capability insights.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of nuclear or technical operations experience, with significant leadership experience in training or workforce development.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex training organizations and enterprise initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training and applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., NRC, NANT, 10 CFR 50/55).
• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, and performance analytics.

Preferred Requirements

• Preferred candidate will have experience in the utility space, industrial, or highly technical industry.
• Experience leading accreditation processes and regulatory evaluations (INPO, NRC).
• Strongly prefer a background in enterprise learning governance, instructional technology, or simulation programs.
• Ideal candidate will have experience leading teams across dispersed geographies.

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: $170,700.00 to $242,366.00 per year

• Annual Incentive Program
• Long Term Incentive
• 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 08/14/26

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