Senior Director, Nuclear Fleet Operations

Xcel Energy; Minnesota; 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

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a seasoned nuclear leader to direct all aspects of the assigned area within the Operate, Maintain and Support organization. You will set vision and priorities, monitor performance, and oversee budgets with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires extensive nuclear experience, leadership ability, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Fifteen years of experience in design, construction, maintenance or operation of power plants, of which 10 years must be in the nuclear power field.
• Eight years of management experience.
• A current or past Senior Reactor Operator License, Reactor Operator License or Certification is desired.
• Must meet ANSI (American National Standard) N18.1-1971 for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic oversight and direction for the nuclear functional area.
• Development of subordinates through effective oversight and coaching on talent management, human performance assessments, coaching and accountability and performance management.
• Demonstrate leadership in safety and enforce safety rules and practices.
• Oversee the development and management of O&M and capital budget for the department.
• Provide direction for the development of the nuclear training budget, staffing plan, and excellence plan.
• Provide area input for plant outages and ensure resources and logistics for outages.
• Develop relationships with INPO, NRC and other external organizations and stakeholders.
• Perform Emergency Response Organization duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Safety leadership

Budget planning

Talent development

Strategic direction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a seasoned nuclear leader to direct all aspects of the assigned area within the Operate, Maintain and Support organization. You will set vision and priorities, monitor performance, and oversee budgets with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires extensive nuclear experience, leadership ability, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant operations and continuous improvement.