Nuclear Plant Attendant Apprentice - Welch, MN
About this role
Nuclear Plant Attendant Apprentice at Prairie Island Nuclear Plant (Xcel Energy). This is a structured apprenticeship program where you'll gain hands-on experience in nuclear plant operations—including refueling, equipment maintenance, and surveillance testing—while working toward your NRC Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator license. Wage range: $30.39–$46.86/hour upon program completion.
Responsibilities
- —Perform core plant operations including refueling, equipment isolations/restorations, and surveillance testing
- —Conduct equipment and valve checks and maintain detailed operational records per plant procedures
- —Serve as an active member of the on-site fire brigade
- —Participate in structured training and retraining programs to meet NRC licensing requirements
Qualifications
- —High school diploma or GED
- —Technical/scientific background: two years college-level science, junior college degree in science, vocational technical certificate, equivalent mechanical/technical work experience, prior nuclear operations experience, or relevant military training
- —Pass NRC access authorization requirements
- —Pass EEI POSS/MASS exam at nuclear level (or be grandfathered)
- —Pass medical examination meeting NRC health and physical requirements
- —Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and wear respirator/SCBA equipment
- —Obtain Minnesota Special Engineer's License within 3 months
- —Obtain Second-Class Grade 'A' License within 3 months of attaining necessary operating experience
Location
Prairie Island Nuclear Plant, Welch, MN; on-site; shift work required; must be physically capable of climbing ladders and working at heights.
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Xcel Energy →A Midwest utility operating the Monticello and Prairie Island nuclear plants in Minnesota while leading a major clean-energy transition.
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