Nuclear Control Room Supervisor In-Training - 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.

Responsible for participating and completing Senior Reactor Operator training to obtain the skills required for ensuring safe operation of the plant by overseeing control room operations to comply with all licensing and regulatory requirements and company requirements for generation capacity; coordinating operations with other plant groups; and maintaining operations data and records.

Upon completion of training the successful candidate will transition to a licensed supervisor position.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START in January of 2026.

An incentive program is offered based on progress through the initial license training program. Individuals will be eligible for the following incentive payments, based on key milestones within the program:

Successful Completion of Systems Training = $16,000

Audit Written Exam Score (thresholds below), and Successful Completion of JPMs and Simulator Scenarios

Payment 3

Receipt of Senior Reactor Operator License = $20,000

Must meet one of the following items per ACAD 10-01:

+ reactor operator + engineering officer of the watch + propulsion plant watch officer + engineering watch supervisor + propulsion plant watch supervisor

+ 18 months of experience at a comparable nuclear power facility or military reactor + 27 months of experience at a non-comparable power generation facility

Preferred Requirements

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: $45.50 to $64.37 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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), 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, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

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: 10/30/25

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