Nuclear Plant Service Attendant-Welch, MN
Xcel Energy
Welch, MN · posted Nov 6, 2026
What this posting says about education
“High school diploma or GED.”
Other requirements in this posting
- physical: Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds.
The posting
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
We anticipate the need for one or more Nuclear Plant Services Attendant(s) to be located at the Prairie Island Nuclear Plant in Welch, MN. This position may be on a rotating shift schedule. The starting rate of pay for this position is $28.49 hourly, per the Exhibit “A” Wage Schedule.
Summary
Responsibilities will include plant cleaning, radiological decontamination, equipment and component cleaning, grounds maintenance, fire watch, fire protection surveillance and general labor support for all departments at the plant. A qualification program is provided and should be completed within two years.
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must possess basic computer skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Special Requirements
- Function under written plant operation, maintenance and safety procedures and complete documentation as required by management.
- Adhere to Xcel Energy safety requirements.
- Perform duties from elevated and confined spaces such as scaffolding and catwalks.
- Must have successfully passed or pass the Edison Electric Institute MASS Test or be a grandfathered employee. Testing will be conducted if the pool of previously passed applicants is insufficient. The company will communicate with you if a session will be conducted.
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).
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form .
BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $28.49 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), 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, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
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.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Accessibility Statement
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