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

Northern States Power Co - MN; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Monticello, MN seeks a Senior Reactor Operator trainee to develop the skills needed to ensure safe plant operation and regulatory compliance. The role involves overseeing control room activities, coordinating shifts with the work schedule, and maintaining accurate operation records.

The trainee will complete required training and licensing exams, with compensation reflecting skilled nuclear roles and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Certified Instructor with >4 years nuclear experience.
• Licensed reactor operator duties as an ACTIVE RO for 12+ months at Monticello or Prairie Island.
• 18–27 months RO/SRO experience at power facilities or equivalent military reactor roles.

Responsibilities

• Learn to ensure plant operates safely and complies with specifications and licensing.
• Oversee activities of Control Room Operators and Auxiliary Operators.
• Coordinate shift activities with plant work schedule and maintain logging requirements.

Skills

Certified Instructor

Active RO experience

Active SRO experience

Engineering degree or PE license

Nuclear licensing knowledge

Education

BS in engineering or related sciences

Professional engineer license

Job description

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

Non-Bargaining

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

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

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.

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].

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