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Xcel Energy · 5 hours ago

Operations Instructor/ Senior Operations Instructor - Nuclear

Twin Cities Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $139K/yr

5+ years exp

Xcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking an Operations Instructor/Senior Operations Instructor to develop and conduct operator training programs. The role involves analyzing training needs, delivering training in various settings, and evaluating trainee performance, with a focus on maintaining accreditation and supporting plant operations.

Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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)

Leads, Develops and conducts 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 per NRC requirements. Develop and administer examinations for all operator training programs

Analyze programs, operational experience and designs training for all operations training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training. Leads Assist with self-assessments and other evaluations of the various operator training programs

Continuously pursues personnel development, learning and 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

Participates as a member of the site Emergency Response Organization (ERO)

Supports plant refueling outages by transitioning to the plant staff during refueling outages and assists with in-processing training for supplemental workers

Qualification

SRO CertificationPower Plant OperationsTraining Program DevelopmentSAT PrinciplesMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamworkSelf-Motivated

Required

RO or SRO license or SRO Certification is preferred

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

Diploma or GED, plus, Associate's degree or equivalent experience required

Military or commercial nuclear experience is considered equivalent on a 1:1 basis

Requires history of RO or SRO license/SRO Certification

Requires 5 or more years of work experience related to plant operation, including 3 years of training related experience

Any combination of instructional or work experience related to the operation of a commercial or military nuclear facility; military or commercial instructor, public education or college/technical school teacher, or qualified in-plant trainer

National Academy of Nuclear Training (NANT) instructor qualification or must be qualified within 1-year of assignment

Must be familiar with SAT principles and applicable regulatory requirements associated with licensed and non-licensed operators

Must be familiar with requirements to maintain accreditation of the operator training programs

Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear power plant required