Control Room Supervisor In-Training - Monticello, MN

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START IN MAY OF 2027 OR SOONER.

Responsible for participating and completing Senior Reactor Operator training to obtain the skills required for ensuring safe operation of the plant by overseeing control room operations to comply with all licensing and regulatory requirements and company requirements for generation capacity; coordinating operations with other plant groups; and maintaining operations data and records.

• Starting base pay: $46.60 - $70.00 per hour. Annualized total compensation based on full-time FTE (40 hours), $157,588 - $206,260 per year (depending on experience, previous license status, and performance) including $15,000 one-time payment upon attaining unescorted nuclear access, $26,000 training bonus upon successful completion of class milestones (systems training & audit written exam), and a $20,000 qualification bonus upon obtaining SRO license.
• Eligible for annual merit increase
• Upon completion of ILT training and obtaining SRO License, the successful candidate will transition into an exempt licensed supervisor position. Employee will be eligible for additional compensation, including up to a 15% annual incentive target, license bonus, license premium, shift premium, annual requalification bonus, and extended hours paid as applicable.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) company match
• Educational reimbursement

• Learn and obtain the necessary skills to ensure the nuclear generating plant operates safely and remains in compliance with plant requirements and governmental regulations. Trainees learn to verify the nuclear plant is operated in accordance with technical specifications and licensing basis.
• Learn and obtain the necessary skills to effectively oversee activities of Control Room Operators and Auxiliary Operators and to investigate Operational problems and evaluate for plant impact. Trainee will also learn to effectively coordinate shift activities with plant work schedule.
• Learn and obtain the necessary skills needed to perform administrative functions related to plant operational requirements. Trainees learn to issue Maintenance work requests and to maintain current plant logging requirements.
• Must complete all training required as evidenced by successfully passing any and all required licensing exams.

• Certified Instructor with greater than 4 years commercial nuclear experience
• Licensed reactor operator duties as an ACTIVE RO for 12 Months or more at Monticello or Prairie Island
• 12 months or more as an ACTIVE RO or SRO at a commercial power reactor facility of the same vendor and vintage
• 18 months or more as an ACTIVE RO or SRO at a non-comparable commercial power reactor facility
• 18 months or more in a position equivalent to a reactor operator position at a military reactor (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods)
  • reactor operator
  • engineering officer of the watch
  • propulsion plant watch officer
  • engineering watch supervisor
  • propulsion plant watch supervisor
• BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences; or has a professional engineer license.
  • 18 months of experience at a comparable nuclear power facility or military reactor
  • 27 months of experience at a non‑comparable power generation facility
• A non‑traditional degree with the following: 36 months of nuclear experience for a nontraditional degree

• Knowledgeable in reactor theory, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, title 10 code of Federal regulations as it applies to nuclear power operations and safety, ASME code section XI.
• Past leadership experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Final date to receive applications: 05/13/27

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