Program Manager, Nuclear Fuel Procurement - Minneapolis, 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.

Position Summary

Manages, develops, and implements procurement plans and strategies to support forecasted needs for nuclear fuel commodities including uranium concentrates, conversion, enrichment, and fuel fabrication services including engineering & licensing services to install and operate nuclear fuel assemblies. Establishes and implements strategies for negotiating and administering contracts in accordance with corporate policies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages the coordination of nuclear fuel reload cycle planning (scope of 8-10 yrs.) for all reactor units to ensure compliance with all fuel supply contract requirements.

• Issues bid requests and reviews proposals for nuclear fuel supply. Leads all nuclear fuel contract negotiations. Obtains technical, legal, insurance & risk reviews in accordance corporate policies. Presents and defends contracts to the Transaction Review Committee as required.

• Develops and maintains internal/vendor relationships as the primary contact throughout the duration of the contracts. Monitors and controls all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in accordance with the terms of the contract.

• Conducts periodic meetings to review progress, discuss/resolve issues with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Provides nuclear fuel price forecasts for capital budgets/fuel expense budgets. Addresses inquiries by internal/external auditors and state regulators regarding price forecasts, contracts & transactions on behalf of Xcel Energy.

• Maintains awareness of ever-changing nuclear fuel supply market trends and represents Xcel Energy through participation in industry organizations.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 8 years utility and/or nuclear industry experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR related technical field, OR equivalent experience and education.

• Experience in negotiating and administering contracts.

• Business travel is required up to approximately 20% of time.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are a must.

Preferred Requirements

• 5+ years' experience with nuclear fuel supply.

• Experience in utility/financial forecast modeling.

• Technical knowledge of nuclear generation and safety-related systems, nuclear fuel, core design, nuclear fuel safety and licensing requirements, nuclear fuel purchasing methodologies, and government regulations.

• Project management experience with long-term projects (8 to 10 years).

• Experience managing nuclear fuel fabrication contracts.

• Experience with nuclear fuel conversion service contracts

• Experience with Nuclear fuel enrichment contracts.

• Experience in nuclear fuel design.

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: $105,000.00 to $150,000.00 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.

Deadline to Apply: 12/27/24

EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.