Nuclear Control Room Supervisor In-Training - Welch, MN Xcel - Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant - MN

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Nuclear Control Room Supervisor In-Training - Welch, MN

Job Category: Operations
Posted on: 12/12/2025 by Xcel Energy
Job reference #: JR108929

Location
Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant, MN US-Region III (Mid-West)
Address: 1717 Wakonade Dr E, Welch, Minnesota
Zip/Postal Code: 55089

Compensation
$155300 yearly Wage
$ Per Diem

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Duration

Long Term

Expiration Date 02/10/2026

Job description
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.

MUST BE AVAILIBLE TO START IN MARCH OF 2026 OR SOONER.

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.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward your progress and performance throughout the training program and beyond. An incentive program is also offered based on progress through the initial license training program. Individuals will be eligible for the following compensation benefits:

Starting base pay: $45.50 - $64.37 per hour. Annualized total compensation based on full-time FTE (40 hours), $155,300 - $194,500.00 per year (depending on experience, previous license status, and performance) including, $15,000 one-time payment, $26,000 training bonus upon successful completion of class milestones (systems training & audit written exam), and a $20,000 qualification bonus upon obtaining SRO license.

Eligible for annual merit increase

Upon completion of ILT training and obtaining SRO License, the successful candidate will transition into an exempt licensed supervisor position. Employee will be eligible for additional compensation, including up to a 15% annual incentive target, license bonus, license premium, shift premium, annual requalification bonus, and extended hours paid as applicable.

Health, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) company match

Educational reimbursement

Essential Responsibilities

Learn and obtain the necessary skills to ensure the nuclear generating plant operates safely and remains in compliance with plant requirements and governmental regulations. Trainees learn to verify the nuclear plant is operated in accordance with technical specifications and licensing basis.

Learn and obtain the necessary skills to effectively oversee activities of Control Room Operators and Auxiliary Operators and to investigate Operational problems and evaluate for plant impact. Trainee will also learn to effectively coordinator shift activities with plant work schedule.

Learn and obtain the necessary skills needed to perform administrative functions related to plant operational requirements. Trainees learn to issue Maintenance work requests and to maintain current plant logging requirements.

Must complete all training required as evidenced by successfully passing any and all required licensing exams

Minimum Requirements

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

Certified Instructor with greater than 4 years commercial nuclear experience

Licensed reactor operator duties as an ACTIVE* RO for 12 Months or more at Monticello or Prairie Island

12 months or more as an ACTIVE* RO or SRO at a commercial power reactor facility of the same vendor and vintage

18 months or more as an ACTIVE* RO or SRO at a noncomparable commercial power reactor facility

18 months or more in a position equivalent to a reactor operator position at a military reactor? (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods)

reactor operator

engineering officer of the watch

propulsion plant watch officer

engineering watch supervisor

propulsion plant watch supervisor

BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences; or has a professional engineer license.

18 months of experience at a comparable nuclear power facility or military reactor

27 months of experience at a non-comparable power generation facility

A non-traditional degree with the following: 36 months of nuclear experience for a nontraditional degree

Preferred Requirements

Knowledgeable in reactor theory, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, title 10 code of Federal regulations as it applies to nuclear power operations and safety, ASME code section XI.

Other requirements

Degree
Unspecified

Experience
3+ years

Security Clearance
Unspecified

Qualifications
Unspecified

Benefits and Other Informations:
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, 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), Transportation Reimbursement Account, 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, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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