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Jonathon Tepley

Lake City,Minnesota

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at Xcel Energy, driving quality improvement initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in resource management and team development, fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Skilled in strategic planning and mentoring, consistently achieving high performance standards in challenging environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Operations Manager

Xcel Energy
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed performance of operations department emphasizing use of informed risk identification and human performance tool usage.
  • Developed Shift Managers individually and as a group in better leadership skills and techniques.
  • Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
  • Worked closely with regulatory stakeholders to ensure requirements were met and margin to requirments was maintained.
  • Managed union workforce personnel and union issues.
  • Provided leadership modeling for other departments and site personnel.
  • Lead driving initiatives and improvements at a site level.

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Shift Manager

Xcel Energy
01.2019 - 12.2024


  • Set expectations/standards for crew and department personnel to drive excellence in performance.
  • Trained and mentored shift supervisors to maximize team performance.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
  • Chaired the Operations department Human Performance and Fundamental committee providing independent assessment of entire department performance. Set initiatives to maintain and strengthen performance.
  • Developed crew SROs for new rolls including Shift Manager

Shift Supervisor

Xcel Energy Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plan
10.2014 - 01.2019
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Developed direct reports in leadership and job performance areas.
  • Mentored new Senior Reactor Operators
  • Led complex responses to plant issues'
  • Drove station performance as outage Unit Shift Supervisor

Reactor Operator

Xcel Energy Prairie Island Nuclear Gen Plant
03.2008 - 10.2014
  • Executed planned changes to core reactivity and operated safety related equipment for testing and plant evolutions.
  • Promoted a strong safety culture by consistently reinforcing importance of following established guidelines, leading by example through personal actions and behavior at work site locations.
  • Assisted in root cause analysis investigations, identifying areas for improvement and preventing future incidents.
  • Played pivotal role during start-up/shutdown sequences, successfully executing necessary steps with precision accuracy.

Non Licensed Operator

Xcel Energy Prairie Island Nuclear Gen Plant
04.2004 - 03.2008
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05-2001

Skills

  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Efficient operational strategy
  • Operational efficiency enhancement
  • Resource management enhancement

Timeline

Assistant Operations Manager

Xcel Energy
12.2024 - Current

Shift Manager

Xcel Energy
01.2019 - 12.2024

Shift Supervisor

Xcel Energy Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plan
10.2014 - 01.2019

Reactor Operator

Xcel Energy Prairie Island Nuclear Gen Plant
03.2008 - 10.2014

Non Licensed Operator

Xcel Energy Prairie Island Nuclear Gen Plant
04.2004 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Biology

South Dakota State University
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