Senior Director, Enterprise Technical Training
Xcel Energy2 Locations$171k–$242k/yr
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- NRC Regulations
- 10 CFR 50
- Nant Standards
- INPO
- Wano
- SAT
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 10+ years of nuclear or technical operations experience with significant leadership experience in training or workforce development
- Demonstrated experience leading large, complex training organizations and enterprise initiatives
- Deep knowledge of Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) and applicable regulatory frameworks (NRC, NANT, 10 CFR 50/55)
- Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, and performance analytics
About this role
Lead enterprise technical training strategy and workforce capability development across Xcel Energy's nuclear and non-nuclear operations. Own end-to-end accountability for NRC-accredited training programs, regulatory compliance (10 CFR 50/55, NANT standards), and instructional excellence. Partner with senior business leaders to ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective operations through strategic workforce capability planning.
Responsibilities
- Set and own enterprise technical training strategy and long-range workforce-capability roadmap aligned to business priorities, capital projects, and workforce plans
- Establish and chair enterprise technical training governance, driving consistent standards, quality, and instructional excellence across nuclear and non-nuclear programs
- Provide leadership to multi-layer technical training organization, ensuring consistency in program delivery, quality standards, and instructional excellence
- Ensure all training programs comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including NRC regulations, NANT standards, operating licenses, and Quality Assurance plans
- Serve as senior representative in industry benchmarking and external engagements (INPO, WANO, NRC)
- Establish and monitor KPIs linking training effectiveness to workforce readiness, operational performance, and safety outcomes
- Own enterprise technical training budgets, resource allocation, and staffing strategies across programs and large-scale initiatives
- Partner with senior business leaders to align training strategies with operational needs, capital projects, and performance improvement initiatives
- Serve as enterprise subject matter expert on technical training and workforce capability, shaping business strategy through capability insights
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced degree
- Experience in utility, industrial, or highly technical industry
- Experience leading accreditation processes and regulatory evaluations (INPO, NRC)
- Background in enterprise learning governance, instructional technology, or simulation programs
- Experience leading teams across dispersed geographies
Location, schedule, and travel
Hybrid, 3 days per week in Minneapolis, MN office
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