Operations Instructor/Sr. Operations Instructor
Xcel EnergyMonticello$85k–$139k/yr
Good fit if
- You can work on-site at Monticello in Monticello, MN, 55362.
- You can join the on-call and emergency-response rotation.
- You hold or have held an SRO license or certification.
- You can meet unescorted-access requirements at Monticello.
Credentials that matter
Training and certifications
- SRO License
- RO License
Skills and tools
- SAT
- NRC Regulations
- Simulator Training
Required qualifications
Expertise and familiarity with power plant operations
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse audiences
Organizational and administrative skills to produce, maintain, and deliver accredited performance-based training
Ability to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
NRC security clearance and unescorted access to nuclear power plant required
For Sr. Instructor: Diploma or GED plus Associate's degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor's degree preferred)
For Sr. Instructor: RO or SRO license/SRO Certification required
For Sr. Instructor: 5+ years of plant operation experience including 3 years of training-related experience
For Sr. Instructor: NANT instructor qualification (or must be qualified within 1 year of assignment)
For Sr. Instructor: Familiarity with SAT principles and applicable regulatory requirements for licensed and non-licensed operators
About this role
Operations Instructor or Senior Operations Instructor at a nuclear power plant, responsible for designing, developing, and delivering operator training programs across classroom and simulator environments. The role supports training for non-licensed operators, licensed operators, Shift Managers, and Shift Technical Advisors, and requires expertise in nuclear plant operations, instructional design, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Analyze and design training programs for non-licensed operators, licensed operators, Shift Managers, and Shift Technical Advisors
Develop and conduct training in classroom and simulator environments; develop and administer operator examinations
Pursue and maintain instructor qualifications including general instructor, simulator booth operator, SRO Certification, and simulator floor instructor certifications
Implement Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) processes and maintain training program accreditation
Assist with self-assessments and evaluations of operator training programs; manage corrective action plans (CAP)
Support plant refueling outages and function as member of site Emergency Response Organization (ERO)
Preferred qualifications
Technical expertise in disciplines such as electrical and mechanical maintenance, health physics, or chemistry
RO or SRO license or SRO Certification (preferred for Instructor level)
Military or commercial nuclear experience
Location, schedule, and travel
Onsite at nuclear power plant facility; may include support of plant refueling outages requiring extended on-site presence.
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