Operations Instructor/Sr. Operations Instructor

Xcel Energy

Monticello, MN

Full Time

Posted October 1, 2026

$85k - $121k

Utilities

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 3, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

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Requirements

Candidates should possess expertise/familiarity with power plant operations. Technical expertise in another discipline, such as electrical and mechanical maintenance, health physics or chemistry is beneficial.
Candidates must have demonstrated an ability to interface well with people, communicate effectively, and express ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately both orally and in writing.
Candidates must be able to effectively present training material to various class sizes with varied entry-level knowledge.
Organizational and administrative skills are required to the extent needed to produce, maintain and deliver accredited performance-based training.
Applicants must be self-motivated, and able to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision. Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, is required.
Candidates must satisfy all Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission security requirements.
RO or SRO license or SRO Certification is preferred.
Sr Operations Instructor Level ($97,600-$138,600)
Diploma or GED, plus, Associate's degree or equivalent experience required. Military or commercial nuclear experience is considered equivalent on a 1:1 basis. Bachelor's degree preferred.
RO or SRO license/SRO Certification.
5 or more years of work experience related to plant operation, including 3 years of training related experience. Any combination of instructional or work experience related to the operation of a commercial or military nuclear facility; military or commercial instructor, public education or college/technical school teacher, or qualified in-plant trainer.
National Academy of Nuclear Training (NANT) instructor qualification or must be qualified within 1-year of assignment.
Must be familiar with SAT principles and applicable regulatory requirements associated with licensed and non-licensed operators.
Must be familiar with requirements to maintain accreditation of the operator training programs.
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear power plant required.
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