Fleet QA Auditor (Principal or Senior) - Minneapolis, MN
Xcel Energy
Provides energy services across multiple states, focusing on clean, reliable, and affordable solutions.
Conducts and leads QA audits for nuclear fleet, ensuring compliance and performance.
18 days ago ago
$95,200 - $155,500
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Onsite
Company Size
14,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Technical Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Utilities
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Government
Role
Description
audit planning
quality audits
compliance review
risk oversight
stakeholder reporting
team mentoring
Project oversight to facilitate the identification of compliance and performance issues associated with enterprise risk projects, and for communicating results to appropriate stakeholders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Requirements
bachelor's
nuclear access
sro license
12+ years
engineering
technical consulting
Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college
Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants.
Highest-level certification for the discipline
Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physical science/mathematics.
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.
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.
SRO license, certification or equivalent
Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent on the job experience or training.
Demonstrated ability to consult internally or externally within a technical specialty
Benefits
Industry or professional society awards and recognition for achievement
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1909
Year Established
The company has a history spanning over a century, demonstrating its long-standing presence in the energy sector.
hidden炳 Renewable energy solutions, including wind and solar power.
hidden炳 Reducing carbon emissions and increasing clean energy generation.
hidden炳 Large-scale renewable projects like the Rush Creek Wind Project in Colorado.
hidden炳 Service offerings cover residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs with an emphasis on sustainability.
hidden炳 Leader in energy efficiency programs, helping customers reduce consumption and costs.
hidden炳 Innovates in the energy sector, balancing economic and environmental goals.
Culture + Values
90% Reduction
CO2 Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions through sustainable practices and energy efficiency initiatives.
20 Hours
Employee Training
Provides employees with 20 hours of annual training focused on professional development and personal growth opportunities.
Fosters a culture of innovation and creativity.
Encourages open communication and collaboration.
Values diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Supports community engagement and corporate social responsibility.
Environment + Sustainability
57% reduction
Carbon emissions from electricity
Achieved a 57% reduction in carbon emissions from 2005 levels as of early 2025.
1.5 million EVs
Electric vehicles enabled by 2030
Plans to enable 1.5 million electric vehicles by 2030 as part of broader sustainability goals.
$45 billion investment
In renewable energy projects
Investing $45 billion in generation, transmission, and other clean energy projects over five years (2024–2029).
54% carbon-free energy
In 2023
Achieved a 54% share of carbon-free energy in 2023, contributing to long-term sustainability goals.
Plans for zero-carbon fleet and enhanced EV charging infrastructure by 2030/2035 include enabling 1.5 million electric vehicles and achieving $1/gallon equivalent fuel savings for customers.
Investing in 4,000 MW+ of new wind and solar capacity by 2032, with all coal plants retiring by 2030 and nuclear energy extended until 2040.
Developing battery storage technologies, such as a 10 MW iron-air battery, and piloting innovative solutions like hydrogen, RNG, heat pumps, and smart water heaters.
Built a network of ~750 high-speed public EV charging stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin by 2026, alongside a home charger installation program to support widespread EV adoption.