Xcel Energy
Component Specialist – Motors (Nuclear Fleet)
Xcel Energy, Monticello, Minnesota, United States, 55563
Component Specialist – Motors (Nuclear Fleet)
Join Xcel Energy to optimize component performance across our nuclear power plant fleet. The role focuses on motors and pumps while supporting other related components. It provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring with a primary emphasis on improving equipment reliability and reducing operating and maintenance costs.
Essential Responsibilities
Component Ownership & Strategy
Serve as the fleet’s focal point for assigned components, providing strategic direction and technical expertise.
Lead complex troubleshooting and evaluations of nuclear component equipment.
Resolve short‑term equipment issues and assess adverse conditions.
Develop long‑range improvement plans, including budget forecasts.
Monitor and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce costs.
Make scope decisions for outages in assigned areas.
Technical Leadership & Coaching
Provide technical and personnel leadership to site engineering and maintenance teams.
Mentor new and existing staff on technologies and best practices.
Establish and uphold quality expectations for engineering and maintenance deliverables.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Asset Management & Maintenance Oversight
Use long‑term asset and life‑cycle management processes to plan and track major maintenance for critical and non‑critical components.
Lead High Impact Teams for online major maintenance and outages.
Oversee and supervise major maintenance contractors.
Training & Procedure Development
Develop strategies to enhance maintenance personnel skills and knowledge.
Contribute to training programs and procedures for assigned components.
Ensure inclusion of critical information for precision maintenance.
Support During High‑Demand Periods
Perform Maintenance Discipline Supervisor duties during outages or major work windows, as negotiated with leadership.
Component Specialist Minimum Requirements Salary: $95,200 – $135,200 • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent). • Integrated nuclear power generating plant knowledge. • Minimum of 5 years of responsible power plant experience, including at least 3 years in nuclear power plant operations or maintenance. • Experience evaluating and solving engineering and maintenance issues. • Management training or education preferred. • Previous supervisory experience preferred (multiple engineering or plant organization areas).
Nuclear Engineer Minimum Requirements Salary: $99,800 – $139,066 • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. • 6 years of engineering experience in nuclear generating plant operations and/or maintenance (or equivalent in industrial, naval, or offshore engineering). • Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy’s nuclear power plants. • May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes of the nuclear generation station. • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license, SRO License or certification, advanced degree.
Sr. Nuclear Engineer Minimum Requirements Salary: $114,500 – $160,766 • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. • 8 or more years of engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in problem solving in nuclear generating plants and at least one engineering discipline area. • Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to nuclear power plants. • May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes of the nuclear generation station. • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license, SRO License or certification, advanced degree.
Non‑Bargaining • Anticipated starting base pay: $95,200.00 – $160,766.00 per year.
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)
Limited‑Purpose FSA (if enrolled and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short‑term and Long‑term Disability (STD, LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled)
Tuition Reimbursement
Transit Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Pension, 401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 accommodation to apply may contact recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Accessibility Statement Xcel Energy strives to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to all users. For assistance with the application process or accessibility concerns, contact recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Deadline to Apply:
11/20/25
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Essential Responsibilities
Component Ownership & Strategy
Serve as the fleet’s focal point for assigned components, providing strategic direction and technical expertise.
Lead complex troubleshooting and evaluations of nuclear component equipment.
Resolve short‑term equipment issues and assess adverse conditions.
Develop long‑range improvement plans, including budget forecasts.
Monitor and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce costs.
Make scope decisions for outages in assigned areas.
Technical Leadership & Coaching
Provide technical and personnel leadership to site engineering and maintenance teams.
Mentor new and existing staff on technologies and best practices.
Establish and uphold quality expectations for engineering and maintenance deliverables.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Asset Management & Maintenance Oversight
Use long‑term asset and life‑cycle management processes to plan and track major maintenance for critical and non‑critical components.
Lead High Impact Teams for online major maintenance and outages.
Oversee and supervise major maintenance contractors.
Training & Procedure Development
Develop strategies to enhance maintenance personnel skills and knowledge.
Contribute to training programs and procedures for assigned components.
Ensure inclusion of critical information for precision maintenance.
Support During High‑Demand Periods
Perform Maintenance Discipline Supervisor duties during outages or major work windows, as negotiated with leadership.
Component Specialist Minimum Requirements Salary: $95,200 – $135,200 • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent). • Integrated nuclear power generating plant knowledge. • Minimum of 5 years of responsible power plant experience, including at least 3 years in nuclear power plant operations or maintenance. • Experience evaluating and solving engineering and maintenance issues. • Management training or education preferred. • Previous supervisory experience preferred (multiple engineering or plant organization areas).
Nuclear Engineer Minimum Requirements Salary: $99,800 – $139,066 • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. • 6 years of engineering experience in nuclear generating plant operations and/or maintenance (or equivalent in industrial, naval, or offshore engineering). • Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy’s nuclear power plants. • May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes of the nuclear generation station. • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license, SRO License or certification, advanced degree.
Sr. Nuclear Engineer Minimum Requirements Salary: $114,500 – $160,766 • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. • 8 or more years of engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in problem solving in nuclear generating plants and at least one engineering discipline area. • Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to nuclear power plants. • May be required to assume emergency response duties and live within 30 or 60 minutes of the nuclear generation station. • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license, SRO License or certification, advanced degree.
Non‑Bargaining • Anticipated starting base pay: $95,200.00 – $160,766.00 per year.
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)
Limited‑Purpose FSA (if enrolled and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short‑term and Long‑term Disability (STD, LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled)
Tuition Reimbursement
Transit Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Pension, 401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 accommodation to apply may contact recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Accessibility Statement Xcel Energy strives to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to all users. For assistance with the application process or accessibility concerns, contact recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Deadline to Apply:
11/20/25
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