Senior Reactor Operator in Training — Control Room Lead

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spot On Bonus

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is recruiting for a Senior Reactor Operator trainee in Minnesota. The role focuses on completing training to oversee control room operations and ensure safe plant performance in line with licensing and regulatory requirements.

The program emphasizes coordinating with plant groups, maintaining operation data, and meeting licensing standards. Strong engineering qualifications and prior RO/SRO experience enhance candidacy.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed qualifications per ACAD 10-01.
• BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences; or has a professional engineer license.
• 18–36 months of experience as a RO or SRO at a commercial power reactor facility or military reactor experience considered

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.
• Oversee activities of Control Room Operators and Auxiliary Operators and coordinate shift activities with plant work schedule.
• Perform administrative functions related to plant operational requirements, including issuing Maintenance work requests and maintaining logging requirements.

Skills

Nuclear industry experience

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related sciences

Job description

Xcel Energy is recruiting for a Senior Reactor Operator trainee in Minnesota. The role focuses on completing training to oversee control room operations and ensure safe plant performance in line with licensing and regulatory requirements.

The program emphasizes coordinating with plant groups, maintaining operation data, and meeting licensing standards. Strong engineering qualifications and prior RO/SRO experience enhance candidacy.