Nuclear Plant Attendant Apprentice - Welch, MN
About The Position
We anticipate the need for one or more Nuclear Apprentice Plant Attendant(s) Step 1 at our Prairie Island Nuclear Plant in Welch, MN. The wage range for this position is $30.39 to $46.86 upon completion of the apprentice program. This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from May 15th, 2026, to May 28th, 2026. Perform plant operations such as refueling, equipment isolations and restorations, surveillance testing and equipment and valve checks, and act as a member of the on-site fire brigade. Must be capable of climbing ladders and occasionally working at heights. Must be capable of wearing a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus. Must also 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. This program can start a path towards obtaining an NRC license.
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
- Two years scientific education at the college level OR A junior college degree in a scientific field or equivalent mechanical or technical work-related experience OR Previous nuclear operations experience or equivalent OR Two-year certificate from a vocational technical institute OR Applicable Military training and experience
- Meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements
- Pass the EEI POSS/MASS exam (at the nuclear level), or be grandfathered
Nice To Haves
- Must be capable of climbing ladders and occasionally working at heights
- Must be capable of wearing a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus
- Must possess a SPECIAL Minnesota State Engineer's License within three months
- Must possess 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
- This program can start a path towards obtaining an NRC license
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
