Xcel Energy

Principal/Senior Transmission Instructor

Xcel Energy$112K — $159K *
Hugo, MN 55038In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED; associate's degree mandatory, bachelor's preferred.
  • 3 years as a Sr. Operations Instructor; 10+ years in nuclear operations instructional experience required.
  • Certification as an advanced instructor necessary. Other certifications preferred (NRRPT, NICET, SRO, PE).
  • Industry recognition via publications, presentations, or awards is essential.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver training using a systematic approach, ensuring adherence to records management.
  • Oversee and direct apprenticeship and ongoing technical training programs.
  • Implement business processes and project management in training activities.
  • Consult with customers to identify training needs and objectives.
  • Design testing instruments and conduct statistical analyses on training effectiveness.
  • Provide technical and process improvement consulting as needed.
  • Coordinate and facilitate special projects aimed at enhancing training programs.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Comprehensive Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) plan with pension options
  • Paid time off (PTO) and Holidays
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Provide professional safety/technical training for transmission including topics areas of Substation, Breaker, and Relay. Utilize systematic approaches to training to develop and maintain training materials. Design evaluation instruments and analyze trainee and stakeholder feedback for program improvements. Position may require extended periods of time at the customer site. Manage training programs. Coordinate apprenticeship programs within regions.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Utilize systematic approach to training to deliver effective training, and adhere to records management requirements. Design and develop skills enhancement strategies and practices to support continuous improvement of personnel necessary to meet/exceed business and organizational goals and to be successful in meeting industry and competitive challenges
  • Provide oversight and work direction for apprenticeship programs, continuing technical training, and instructional staff. Support continuous improvement of field staff to meet/exceed organizational goals.
  • Fully utilize business processes (scorecard, marketing strategies, manufacturing-analysis, design, development, delivery and evaluation) and project management in implementing training.
  • Consult with customer to identify business needs and objectives. Provide customer contact for all training services, products and programs.
  • Design and maintain effective testing instruments and perform statistical analysis to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate overall effectiveness, cost benefit and ultimate bottom line impact of the training/consulting product or service provided.
  • Perform technical and process improvement consulting.
  • Meet continuing technical and instructional requirements by adhering to Training Process Procedures.
  • Coordinate and facilitate special projects.


Minimum Requirements
  • High-school diploma or general education degree and associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school required
  • . Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred RO or SRO license or SRO Certification is preferred
  • 3 years experience as Sr. Operations Instructor required
  • 10 or more years nuclear operations Instructional experience which includes 3 years experience as Sr. Operations Instructor required
  • Certification as an advanced instructor is required
  • Other certifications such as NRRPT, NICET, SRO, PE or SRO certification preferred.
  • Recognized industry expert by one or more of the following means: (1) Active participation and leadership in industry or professional society working groups; (2) Published in professional society or industry publication; (3) Presentations to industry and professional society working group; and / or (4) Industry or professional society award and recognition for achievement.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear power plant required


Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $112,200.00 to $159,400.00 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: 08/27/26

About Xcel Energy

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Join the dynamic team at Xcel Energy, where innovation meets expertise in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. As a leading energy company, Xcel Energy offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower professionals to advance their careers while contributing to environmental stewardship.

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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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