Nuclear Operations Procedure Writer - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$84,900 - $120,567•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and reviewing Nuclear Operations procedures, including all aspects of procedure writing and development. It reviews proposed changes to ensure they are technically accurate, applicable, and consistent with regulatory requirements and Operations Writer's Guides, and that procedures can be implemented without adversely affecting plant, personnel, or equipment safety. The role gathers information from document-control and engineering records, including vendor manuals, references, prints, schematics, design documents, and the FSAR, then uses it to develop detailed, sequential instructions for safely operating or maintaining reactor-plant equipment and for Nuclear Operations administrative processes or programs. The writer diagnoses procedure-related performance problems, develops corrective actions, evaluates and revises procedure change requests, determines whether tasks fit existing procedures or need new ones, and coordinates required reviews, comment resolution, and approvals. The role also serves as a procedure-process subject-matter expert for non-dedicated writers at the affected site and continually develops qualifications to support operational needs. SRO Certification qualification must be achieved and maintained at the earliest opportunity when requested by the business. Fleet jobs support site operations and share accountability with site personnel for meeting site excellence plans. Site jobs support fleet operations and share accountability with fleet personnel for meeting the fleet excellence plan. The position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Xcel Energy describes a hybrid work model; onsite expectations vary by role, team, and business needs.

Requirements

High-school diploma or general education degree required.
At least five years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of processes such as modification processes and temporary modifications, quality assurance standards, operating policies, industry standards, and administrative requirements within the commercial nuclear or a similarly regulated industry.
Familiarity with the 10 CFR 50.59/72.48 screening and evaluation process, and qualified or able to become qualified to perform a 10 CFR 50.59/72.48 screen.
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Nuclear power plant experience preferred.
Senior Reactor Operator or Reactor Operator license, or SRO Certification qualification, preferred; alternatively, ability to become qualified.

Responsibilities

Retrieve vendor manuals, references, prints, schematics, design documents, FSAR materials, and other information from Document Control and Engineering Records.
Develop detailed, sequential instructions for safely operating or maintaining reactor-plant equipment and for Nuclear Operations administrative processes or programs.
Determine the cause of performance problems associated with Nuclear Operations procedures and develop corrective actions.
Identify and sequence the steps for operational tasks, write concise directions in accordance with the Operations Procedure Writers guide, and determine whether a new procedure is needed or an existing procedure can be used.
Serve as a procedure-process subject-matter expert for non-dedicated procedure writers at the affected site, including procedure processing and procedure change request requirements.
Pursue personal development, learning, and qualifications to support operational needs; achieve and maintain SRO Certification qualification at the earliest opportunity when requested by the business.
Evaluate proposed Operations procedure changes, determine their validity, revise procedures as needed, and assess the impact on existing procedure change requests.
Determine the reviews needed for procedure changes, resolve comments, and coordinate review and approval processes.
For fleet jobs, support site operations and share accountability with site personnel for meeting site excellence plans; for site jobs, support fleet operations and share accountability with fleet personnel for meeting the fleet excellence plan.