Nuclear Plant Attendant Apprentice - Welch, MN

Xcel Energy • Welch Township, MN

2d • $30 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for one or more Nuclear Apprentice Plant Attendant(s) Step 1 at Xcel Energy's Prairie Island Nuclear Plant in Welch, MN. The wage range upon completion of the apprentice program is $30.39 to $46.86 per hour. This program can start a path towards obtaining an NRC license. The application period is from May 15th, 2026, to May 28th, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Sufficient technical or scientific background that would, in the Company's judgment, prepare an individual for NRC license training
• One of the following: Two years scientific education at the college level, a junior college degree in a scientific field or equivalent mechanical or technical work-related experience, previous nuclear operations experience or equivalent, two-year certificate from a vocational technical institute, or applicable Military training and experience.
• Must meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements.
• Must pass the EEI POSS/MASS exam (at the nuclear level), or be grandfathered.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders and occasionally working at heights.
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Must meet all nuclear plant access authorization requirements under NRC regulations.
• Must possess a SPECIAL Minnesota State Engineer's License within three months and a Second-Class Grade "A" License within 3 months of attaining the necessary operating experience.
• Must be in good general health and capable of passing a medical examination meeting Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant operations such as refueling, equipment isolations and restorations, surveillance testing and equipment and valve checks.
• Act as a member of the on-site fire brigade.
• Actively participate in training and retraining programs established for this position.
• Function under written plant operating and maintenance procedures as appropriate, and document records as required by management.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Additional days off
• Sick Time
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED