Xcel Energy · 19 hours ago
Operations instructor - Nuclear
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $121K/yrXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking an Operations Instructor to analyze, design, and implement operator training programs. The role involves delivering training, evaluating trainee performance, and supporting the Operations group's daily activities.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
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)
Qualification
Required
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
RO or SRO license or SRO Certification is preferred
Technical expertise in another discipline, such as electrical and mechanical maintenance, health physics or chemistry is beneficial
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
Founded in 1909
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
2026-02-03
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