Director Nuclear Engineering Fleet Operations - Welch, MN

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

Responsible for strategic direction for all aspects of the assigned area in the Operate, Maintain and Support organization through the managers and their direct reports. This includes setting a vision, priorities, monitoring performance, providing oversight of processes and budget adherence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic oversight and direction for assigned nuclear functional area. Assurance to rigor of process and effectiveness in evaluating risk significance for proper decision making is a key accountability.
• Development of subordinates through effective oversight and coaching on talent management, human performance assessments, coaching and accountability and performance management.
• Demonstrate leadership in the area of safety. This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behaviors, which may lead to accidents.
• Oversee the development and management of O&M and capital budget for department.
• Provide direction for the development of the nuclear training budget, staffing plan, and excellence plan.
• Provide area input for plant outages. Assure adequacy of resources and logistics for safe and efficient outage implementation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with INPO, NRC & other external organizations, regulatory, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties based on site-specific assignments

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Fifteen years of experience in design, construction, maintenance or operation of power plants or similar facilities, of which 10 years must be in the nuclear power field.
• Eight years of management experience.
• A current or past Senior Reactor Operator License, Reactor Operator License or Certification is desired.
• Must meet ANSI (American National Standard) N18.1-1971 for certain positions.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $170,700.00 to $242,366.66 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Long Term Incentive, 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), 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

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 07/23/26

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