Director, Nuclear Training

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.

Position Summary

Responsible for directing the activities of the nuclear accredited and non-accredited training programs at a nuclear site and for assuring that training is used as a strategic tool to provide highly skilled and knowledgeable personnel for safe, reliable, cost-effective operations and to support performance improvement. Ensures initial and continuing training complies within the constraints of applicable regulatory requirements, National Academy requirements, the operating licenses, and the Quality Assurance Plan. Functional areas of responsibility include direct reporting relationship to site accredited nuclear operations training programs. Areas of oversight and site performance responsibility include: site training assessments, accredited maintenance and technical training, general access training, safety training, leadership training and development, nuclear instructor training, emergency preparedness training, simulator testing and maintenance, NRC exam development and related procedures and programs. Will serve as the normal designee for the Fleet General Manager of Nuclear Training for corporate or nuclear industry participation and influence. Participation in Emergency Response Organization is required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide station and fleet leadership to assure that training is systematically conducted to continuously improve performance, manage risk, implement excellence plans, comply with regulatory requirements, and meet station and fleet staffing needs.
• Demonstrates leadership in the conduct of quality training. This requires observing, enforcing, and correcting training practices, procedures, and policies.
• Provide leadership through participation in fleet and industry training initiatives, benchmarking, assessments, and assistance.
• Directly supervise site training leadership. This includes managing their performance, providing candid feedback, and assisting in their personal development.
• Manage budgeting, staffing, planning, monitoring, and reporting necessary to cost-effectively meet station and fleet training needs.
• Perform ERO duties based on site-specific assignment.
• Support the ongoing operations of the fleet and is jointly accountable with fleet personnel for the fleet meeting its excellence plan.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or previous SRO license or certification required.
• 10 years of related work experience, including
• 5 years of training experience and 5 years of leadership experience.
• Candidates must have strong nuclear training background.
• Knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training, including 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 55, and associated regulatory guides, NUREGs, and ACADs required.

Preferred Requirements

• 10 years of experience in the Nuclear industry
• 5+ years of training in the Nuclear industry

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $139,400.00 to $197,467.00 per year

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

Deadline to Apply: 01/10/25

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