✦ Luna Orbit — Executive & General Management

Director Nuclear Engineering Fleet Operations - Welch, MN

at Xcel Energy

📍 Welch, MN, 55089 Unknown 💰 $170K – $242K USD / year Posted March 17, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $170K – $242K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline
Category Executive & General Management

About this role

This leadership role oversees nuclear fleet operations, providing strategic direction, safety oversight, and regulatory compliance. The candidate will manage budgets, staff, and emergency response activities at a nuclear power plant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight
  • Manage budgets
  • Ensure safety compliance
  • Lead emergency response
  • Develop staff

Technical Overview

Focus on nuclear power plant management, safety standards, NRC regulations, and strategic planning within the nuclear industry.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior nuclear engineer with extensive experience in nuclear power plant operations, safety oversight, and management. They should have a strong leadership background and familiarity with NRC and INPO standards.

Must-Have Skills

Experience in nuclear powerManagement experienceLeadership in safety

Nice-to-Have Skills

Reactor Operator LicenseNuclear safety certificationsExperience with NRC regulations

Tools & Platforms

NRC regulationsINPO standards

Required Skills

Nuclear operationsstrategic planningbudget managementsafety oversightregulatory compliancestakeholder engagementemergency responsestaff development

Hard Skills

Nuclear operationsStrategic planningBudget managementSafety oversightRegulatory complianceStakeholder engagementEmergency responseStaff development

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic thinkingCommunicationDecision-makingTeam management

Certifications

Required

Reactor Operator LicenseSenior Reactor Operator License

Industry & Role

Industry Energy
Job Function Lead nuclear fleet operations and safety management
Role Subtype Leadership
Tech Domains Nuclear Power

Keywords for Your Resume

nuclear engineeringnuclear operationsstrategic planningbudget managementsafety oversightregulatory complianceemergency responsestakeholder engagementINPONRCINPO standardsNRC regulationsmanagement experience

Deal Breakers

Lack of nuclear power experience, No management or leadership background, Absence of relevant certifications

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