AVP, Enterprise Technical Training

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN
•$199,100 - $252,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Leads enterprise technical training and workforce capability strategy, with end-to-end accountability for accredited and non-accredited technical training programs across the organization. Establishes consistent standards and governance across nuclear and non-nuclear programs, ensuring the workforce is prepared to operate safely, reliably, and cost-effectively. The position partners closely with operating business leaders who hold regulatory accountability, ensuring training programs support regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and operational performance. It drives continuous improvement and maintains high standards in technical training and instructional excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • 10+ years of nuclear or technical operations experience, with significant leadership experience in training or workforce development.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large, complex training organizations and enterprise initiatives.
  • Deep knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training and applicable regulatory frameworks, such as NRC, NANT, and 10 CFR 50/55.
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, and performance analytics.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree.
  • Experience leading accreditation processes and regulatory evaluations, including INPO and NRC.
  • Background in enterprise learning governance, instructional technology, or simulation programs.
  • Experience in both nuclear and technical training leadership.
  • Experience in the utility space, industrial sector, or another highly technical industry.

Responsibilities

  • Set and own the enterprise technical training strategy and long-range workforce-capability roadmap aligned with business priorities, capital projects, and workforce plans.
  • Establish and chair enterprise technical training governance, driving consistent standards, quality, and instructional excellence across nuclear and non-nuclear programs.
  • Lead a multi-layer technical training organization and ensure consistency in program delivery, quality standards, and instructional excellence.
  • Ensure training programs comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including NRC regulations, National Academy of Nuclear Training standards, operating licenses, and Quality Assurance plans.
  • Represent the company in industry benchmarking and external engagements, including INPO, WANO, and NRC.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs linking training effectiveness to workforce readiness, operational performance, and safety outcomes.
  • Own enterprise technical training budgets, resource allocation, and staffing strategies across programs and large-scale initiatives.
  • Partner with senior business leaders to align training strategies with operational needs, capital projects, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert on technical training and workforce capability, using capability insights to shape business strategy.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Long Term Incentive
  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Care Flexible Spending 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
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