Xcel Energy

Operations Instructor - Nuclear

Xcel Energy$84K — $120K *
Welch, MN 55089In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in power plant operations; familiarity with electrical and mechanical maintenance, health physics, or chemistry is a plus.
  • Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
  • Ability to present training material effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Organizational and administrative skills to deliver accredited performance-based training.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently or in teams with minimal supervision.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must meet all Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission security standards.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and design operator training programs for various roles including non-licensed operator and Shift Technical Advisor.
  • Develop and conduct classroom and simulator training for all operator training programs.
  • Administer examinations for operator training and evaluate trainee performance.
  • Pursue and maintain qualifications needed for operator training, including SRO Certification.
  • Assist with evaluations and self-assessments of training programs.
  • Support onboarding of contract employees during plant outages.
  • Participate in the site Emergency Response Organization.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Tuition and Transportation Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) plan and Pension
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Operations Instructor is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of operator training. Delivery of training occurs in a variety of settings with other instructors and other groups in accordance with the accredited training processes and all-applicable codes and regulations. The Instructor evaluates trainee performance on-the-job and in the simulator when applicable. Implements SAT process for the Operations training programs. May include initial and continuing training for all Operations personnel. Additional responsibilities include training program maintenance, CAP management, and support of the Operations group's day-to-day activities.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Analyze and design training for all operations training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training.
  • Develop and conduct training in the classroom and/or simulator for all operator training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training. Develop and administer examinations for all operator training programs.
  • Pursue qualifications to support the various operator training programs such as general instructor, simulator booth operator, SRO Certification, and simulator floor instructor. Once qualified, maintain SRO Certification to support instructional needs.
  • Assist with self-assessments and other evaluations of the various operator training programs.
  • Assist with in-processing for the large number of contract employees for plant outages.
  • Support plant refueling outages by transitioning to the plant staff during lengthy outages.
  • Function as a member of the site Emergency Response Organization (ERO)


Minimum Requirements
  • Candidates should possess expertise/familiarity with power plant operations. Technical expertise in another discipline, such as electrical and mechanical maintenance, health physics or chemistry is beneficial.
  • Candidates must have demonstrated an ability to interface well with people, communicate effectively, and express ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately both orally and in writing.
  • Candidates must be able to effectively present training material to various class sizes with varied entry-level knowledge.
  • Organizational and administrative skills are required to the extent needed to produce, maintain and deliver accredited performance-based training.
  • Applicants must be self-motivated, and able to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, is required.
  • Candidates must satisfy all Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission security requirements


Preferred Requirements
  • RO or SRO license or SRO Certification


Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,567.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 06/01/26

About Xcel Energy

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Learn more about Xcel Energy
Size
11,321 employees
Market Cap
$38.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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