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 you’re looking for.

Position Summary

The Fleet Principal Quality Assurance (QA) Auditor plans and performs quality assurance audits of processes and programs at all nuclear sites or at nuclear suppliers and verify implementation of Regulatory and QA Program requirements in accordance with fleet/site procedures. The Fleet Principal QA Auditor analyzes facts from observations of various work activities, interviews, and document reviews based on technical expertise. The Fleet Principal QA Auditor evaluates whether or not QA Program and other applicable requirements are met, whether identified non-compliances are significant, reports audit results, and follows up on identified issues. In conducting quality assurance audits the Fleet Principal QA Auditor may also evaluate whether or not industry standards are met, if performance improvement opportunities exist, and if high levels of performance are achieved and sustained. These areas include, but not limited to design engineering, engineering programs, operations, radiation protection, security, emergency planning, chemistry, and maintenance. The Principal Fleet QA Auditor assumes a position of leadership and makes decisions independently on problems and methods to be applied. The incumbent maintains the highest technical and professional standards, and sets an example of personal conduct, technical knowledge and evaluation skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leads or participates in assigned quality assurance audits, and analyzes facts from observations of various work activities, interviews, and document reviews to discern compliance with applicable requirements. This includes managing an audit team and identifying the technical and behavioral shortfalls that contribute to an issue. Investigate to get a firm understanding of why a behavior or performance shortfall exists to make a compelling case for change/action. Conduct follow-up to ensure actions taken to address identified gaps are effective.
• Independently develops quality assurance or vendor audit plans for assigned audits as required by the NSPM Quality Assurance Topical Report (QATR), including identification of applicable administrative and technical requirements against which performance will be audited.
• Perform effective written and oral communication to fleet and station management. Effective communication ensures understanding and alignment on non-compliances, performance shortfalls and gaps to excellence. Facts, requirements and significance are used to support assertions. Written products are logically organized, use concise language and are clear to intended readers.
• Establishes an effective, professional and credible relationship with personnel being audited. Work closely with the audited personnel to ensure effective and timely actions are taken to resolve identified issues and improve performance.
• Oversees and coordinates the activities of other QA Auditors. Mentors Auditors-in-training. Provides department training. Provides input for department document development, including audit procedures, master audit plans, audit schedules and audit assignments.
• Project oversight to facilitate the identification of compliance and performance issues associated with enterprise risk projects, and for communicating results to appropriate stakeholders.

Travel estimated up to 60% of time between the fleet, within the United States and out of country.

Minimum Requirements – Principal Fleet QA Auditor

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent on the job experience or training.
• Minimum of 12 years of engineering experience in nuclear generating plant operations and or maintenance processes is required; equivalent electrical power plant experience in other industries or the military is acceptable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants.

Minimum Requirements - Senior Fleet QA Auditor

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent on the job experience or training.
• Minimum of 4-11 years of engineering experience in nuclear generating plant operations and or maintenance processes is required; equivalent electrical power plant experience in other industries or the military is acceptable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants.

Preferred Requirements

• SRO license, certification or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physical science/mathematics.

Recognized industry or subject matter expert by two or more of the following means:

• Active participation and leadership in industry or professional society working groups
• Published in professional society or industry publications
• Presentations to industry and professional society working groups
• Industry or professional society awards and recognition for achievement
• Highest-level certification for the discipline
• Demonstrated ability to consult internally or externally within a technical specialty
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college

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 you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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 an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $95,200.00 to $155,500.00 per yearThis 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.

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.

Deadline to Apply: 01/01/26

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