Senior Reactor Operator Control Room Supervisor In-Training - Monticello, MN

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking to train and develop Senior Reactor Operators to oversee control room operations and ensure safe, compliant plant operation. The role requires completing licensing exams and coordinating shift activities with plant groups.

Qualified candidates may have a BS in engineering with PE, and prior RO/SRO experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a strong earning potential in a regulated energy environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in engineering or related sciences.
• Professional engineer license (PE) or eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and obtain skills to ensure plant operates safely and complies with specifications and licensing.
• Oversee activities of Control Room Operators and Auxiliary Operators; coordinate shift activities with work schedule.
• Perform administrative functions related to plant operational requirements; issue maintenance work requests and maintain logs.
• Complete all training & licensing exams required.

Education

BS degree or equivalent in engineering

Professional engineer license

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

Responsible for participating and completing Senior Reactor Operator training to obtain the skills required for ensuring safe operation of the plant by overseeing control room operations to comply with all licensing and regulatory requirements and company requirements for generation capacity; coordinating operations with other plant groups; and maintaining operations data and records.

Essential Responsibilities

• Learn and obtain the necessary skills to ensure the nuclear generating plant operates safely and remains in compliance with plant requirements and governmental regulations. Trainees learn to verify the nuclear plant is operated in accordance with technical specifications and licensing basis.
• Learn and obtain the necessary skills to effectively oversee activities of Control Room Operators and Auxiliary Operators and to investigate Operational problems and evaluate for plant impact. Trainee will also learn to effectively coordinator shift activities with plant work schedule.
• Learn and obtain the necessary skills needed to perform administrative functions related to plant operational requirements. Trainees learn to issue Maintenance work requests and to maintain current plant logging requirements.
• Must complete all training required as evidenced by successfully passing any and all required licensing exams.

Minimum Requirements

1. Certified Instructor with greater than 4 years commercial nuclear experience
2. Licensed reactor operator duties as an ACTIVE* RO for 12 Months or more at Monticello or Prairie Island
3. 12 months or more as an ACTIVE* RO or SRO at a commercial power reactor facility of the same vendor and vintage
4. 18 months or more as an ACTIVE* RO or SRO at a noncomparable commercial power reactor facility
5. 18 months or more in a position equivalent to a reactor operator position at a military reactor? (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods) reactor operator engineering officer of the watch propulsion plant watch officer engineering watch supervisor propulsion plant watch supervisor
6. BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences; or has a professional engineer license. 18 months of experience at a comparable nuclear power facility or military reactor 27 months of experience at a non-comparable power generation facility
7. A non-traditional degree with the following: 36 months of nuclear experience for a nontraditional degree

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] .

Benefits

• Spot On Bonus
• 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.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $46.60 to $70.00 per hour

Deadline to Apply: 04/25/27

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