Operations Instructor/ Senior Operations Instructor - Nuclear

Xcel Energy•Monticello Township, MN

About The Position

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 The Operations Instructor is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of operator training. Delivery of training occurs in a variety of settings with other instructors and other groups in accordance with the accredited training processes and all-applicable codes and regulations. The Instructor evaluates trainee performance on-the-job and in the simulator when applicable. Implements SAT process for the Operations training programs. May include initial and continuing training for all Operations personnel. Additional responsibilities include training program maintenance, CAP management, and support of the Operations group's day-to-day activities.

Requirements

RO or SRO license or SRO Certification is preferred.
Candidates should possess expertise/familiarity with power plant operations.
Technical expertise in another discipline, such as electrical and mechanical maintenance, health physics or chemistry is beneficial.
Candidates must have demonstrated an ability to interface well with people, communicate effectively, and express ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately both orally and in writing.
Candidates must be able to effectively present training material to various class sizes with varied entry-level knowledge.
Organizational and administrative skills are required to the extent needed to produce, maintain and deliver accredited performance-based training.
Applicants must be self-motivated, and able to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, is required.
Candidates must satisfy all Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission security requirements.
Diploma or GED, plus, Associate's degree or equivalent experience required. Military or commercial nuclear experience is considered equivalent on a 1:1 basis.
Requires history of RO or SRO license/SRO Certification.
Requires 5 or more years of work experience related to plant operation, including 3 years of training related experience.
Any combination of instructional or work experience related to the operation of a commercial or military nuclear facility; military or commercial instructor, public education or college/technical school teacher, or qualified in-plant trainer.
National Academy of Nuclear Training (NANT) instructor qualification or must be qualified within 1-year of assignment.
Must be familiar with SAT principles and applicable regulatory requirements associated with licensed and non-licensed operators.
Must be familiar with requirements to maintain accreditation of the operator training programs.
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear power plant required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze and design training for all operations training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training.
Develop and conduct training in the classroom and/or simulator for all operator training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training.
Develop and administer examinations for all operator training programs.
Pursue qualifications to support the various operator training programs such as general instructor, simulator booth operator, SRO Certification, and simulator floor instructor. Once qualified, maintain SRO Certification to support instructional needs.
Assist with self-assessments and other evaluations of the various operator training programs.
Assist with in-processing for the large number of contract employees for plant outages.
Support plant refueling outages by transitioning to the plant staff during lengthy outages.
Function as a member of the site Emergency Response Organization (ERO)
Leads, Develops and conducts training in the classroom and/or simulator for all operator training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training per NRC requirements.
Analyze programs, operational experience and designs training for all operations training programs including non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager and Shift Technical Advisor training.
Participates as a member of the site Emergency Response Organization (ERO).
Supports plant refueling outages by transitioning to the plant staff during refueling outages and assists with in-processing training for supplemental workers