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Maintenance Manager

Employer:	Xcel Energy
Job Location:	Welch , MN
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Industry Type:	Energy Producers- Developers
Job Description:	Position Summary: Provides leadership and direction to the maintenance organization which includes mechanical, electrical, instrument and controls, support and facilities. This includes organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling the conduct of maintenance, Fix-It-Now team, maintenance planning, maintenance process support, and contractor management. Also responsible for reinforcing safe work practices, oversight of respective training programs, and control of department budgets. Periodically fills in for Plant Manager. Essential Responsibilities: Percent of Time a) Organize, direct, coordinate and control the conduct of maintenance during performance of maintenance and modification activities. 20% b) Provide the Senior Management Team input on the resources and skills needed to accomplish Maintenance activities. This includes the use of plant personnel and/or contracted labor of services. 20% c) Reinforce safe working practices per the nuclear Fleet-Wide Pocket Safety Guide. 20% d) Act as chairperson for the Maintenance Training Advisory Committee meetings. 15% e) Ensure overall material condition and housekeeping of plant areas. 10% f) Supports the ongoing operations of the fleet and is jointly accountable with fleet personnel for the fleet meeting its excellence plan. 10% g) Review and approve all budget and authorization forms prepared by individual groups within maintenance and monitor projects under his/her responsibility with respect to authorized expenditure levels. 5% Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Degree in engineering and/or SRO licenses is desired. Twelve years responsible maintenance related experience, with at least 10 years of which has been spent in positions in nuclear power. Knowledge of power plant systems and equipment/apparatuses. Previous supervisory experience. Demonstrated effective leadership experience. Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.
Company Description:	Xcel Energy Inc. (Xcel) is a holding company, with subsidiaries engaged in the utility business. During the year ended December 31, 2007, Xcel Energy's operations included the activity of four wholly owned utility subsidiaries that serve electric and natural gas customers in eight states. The utility subsidiaries are National States Power Company, Minnesota (NSP-Minnesota), National States Power Company, Wisconsin (NSP-Wisconsin), Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and Southwestern Public Service Co., Mexico (SPS). The utilities serve customers in portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Along with WYCO Development LLC, (WYCO) a company formed to develop and lease new natural gas pipeline and compression facilities, and WestGas Interstate, Inc., Colorado (WGI), an interstate natural gas pipeline company, these companies comprise the continuing regulated utility operations.