We anticipate the need for one or more Nuclear Apprentice Plant Attendant(s) Step 1 at our Prairie Island Nuclear Plant in Welch, MN.
Summary
Perform plant operations such as refueling, equipment isolations and restorations, surveillance testing and equipment and valve checks, and act as a member of the on-site fire brigade. Must be capable of climbing ladders and occasionally working at heights. Must be capable of wearing a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Must also meet all nuclear plant access authorization requirements under NRC regulations. Must possess a SPECIAL Minnesota State Engineer's License within three months and a Second-Class Grade "A" License within 3 months of attaining the necessary operating experience. Must be in good general health and capable of passing a medical examination meeting Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirement. This program can start a path towards obtaining an NRC license. The wage range for this position (as of 2021) is $29.14 to $46.53 upon completion of the apprentice program.
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Must have sufficient technical or scientific background that would, in the Company's judgment, prepare an individual for NRC license training and must have one of the following:
- Two years scientific education at the college level
- A junior college degree in a scientific field
- Previous nuclear operations experience or equivalent
- Two-year certificate from a vocational-technical institute in a scientific, mathematic, mechanical or electrical field
- Applicable Military training and experience
Special Requirements
- Must meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements
- Must pass the EEI POSS/MASS exam (at the Nuclear level), or be grandfathered
- Required to actively participate in training and retraining programs established for this position
- Required to function under written plant operating and maintenance procedures as appropriate, and document records as required by management
A condition of employment will be successfully obtaining and maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically consists of an alcohol/drug screen, a criminal history check, a psychological assessment, initial credit and background investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks).
Requisition Number: 34078
Xcel Energy, Inc.
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
Minnesota United States
www.xcelenergy.com
