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Prairie Island Fall 2021 Outage Kickoff Video
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Prairie Island
Site Information
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant has two PWR units, located in southeastern Minnesota, 47 miles southeast of Minneapolis.
The site is owned and operated by Xcel Energy. The units were put into service in 1973 and 1974 and generate 1,041 MW.
Key Contact Information
BHI Site Manager: Barry Keele
Phone 781-783-7051, Barry.Keele@bhienergy.com
Recruiter: Joey Melanson
800-225-0385 X1272, joey.melanson@bhienergy.com
Reporting Information
Please email shift preferences to Barry.keele@bhienergy.com. First to reply will get their choices.
- Fill out and send in PHQ ASAP.
- With a few exceptions we will work 7 to 7 during the outage.
- We will work 8 hour days during training with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch. We do not anticipate working the first weekend. Plant staff is working on roll on schedule now.
- We wear yellow hard hats here and they will be provided, please bring gloves and safety glasses with you.
- Steel or composite toed shoes are required.
GPS Address
1717 Wakonade Dr, Welch, MN 55089
Directions/Link to Google Maps
Nearest Airports
Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) 40 miles
Preferred Places to Stay
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Campgrounds
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