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 youre looking for.
We are seeking a Component Specialist Nuclear Engineer or Senior Nuclear Engineer to optimize component performance across our nuclear power plant fleet. This role provides technical leadership and guidance in the assigned component area with a primary focus on motors and pumps while supporting other related components.
The scope includes work management technical review of engineering products mentoring troubleshooting life cycle planning and coaching during field execution. The successful candidate will drive improvements in equipment reliability and reduce operating and maintenance costs. This position is also responsible for developing and implementing component improvement plans and resolving emergent technical issues. A high level of technical expertise and / or certifications in motors and pumps is required.
Essential Responsibilities
Serve as the fleets focal point for assigned components providing strategic direction and technical expertise.
Provide technical and personnel leadership to site engineering and maintenance teams.
Use long-term asset and life cycle management processes to plan and track major maintenance for critical and non-critical components.
Develop strategies to enhance maintenance personnel skills and knowledge.
Perform Maintenance Discipline Supervisor duties during outages or major work windows as negotiated with leadership.
Component Specialist Minimum Requirements $95200-$135200
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field(or equivalent combination of education and experience). Qualified candidates must have integrated nuclear power generating plant knowledge. Candidates with a current or previous SRO License or SRO certification are preferred. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of responsible power plant experience to which a minimum of three years must be nuclear power plant experience with significant experience evaluating and solving engineering and maintenance issues. Management training or education is also preferred. Previous supervisory experience is preferred preferably in multiple areas of engineering and / or other power plant organizations like operations or maintenance.
Nuclear Engineer Minimum Requirements $99800 - $139066
Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university. 6 years of engineering experience with satisfactory performance in nuclear generating plant operations and or maintenance processes is required; equivalent electrical power plant experience industrial naval or Outreach Engineering Management (OEM) is acceptable in lieu of nuclear generation experience. Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energys nuclear power plants is an essential requirement of the position. May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes from the nuclear generation station. Required to maintain nuclear fitness for duty during off hours if on call or designated emergency response duty. Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) license. SRO License or certification. Advance degree (in engineering or other related technical field).
Sr. Nuclear Engineer Minimum Requirements $114500-$160766
Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field from an ABET accredited college or university. 8 or more years engineering experience with satisfactory performance and demonstrated expertise in problem solving in nuclear generating plants accompanied by demonstrated expertise in at least one engineering discipline area is required; (note : equivalent years of engineering experience in electrical power plant experience industrial naval or Outreach Engineering Management (OEM) may be considered in lieu of up to one half of nuclear generation experience). Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Companys nuclear power plants is an essential requirement of the position. May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes from the nuclear generation station. Required to maintain nuclear fitness for duty during off hours if on call or designated emergency response duty. Preferred : Professional Engineer (PE) license SRO License or certification Advanced degree (in engineering or other related technical field).
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 youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.
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Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $95200.00 to $160766.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits : Annual Incentive Program 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
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 : 11 / 27 / 25
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Required Experience :
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Key Skills
AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Microsoft Outlook,Vehicle Maintenance,Dispatching,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Fleet Management,Operating Systems,Leadership Experience,Logistics
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 95200 - 160766
Component • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA