Control Room Manager, Renewable Operation Center

Xcel Energy; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Transit programs

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Golden, CO seeks a Control Room Manager to lead ROC Operations for its renewable fleet. You will guide on-site teams, drive real-time decision-making, coordinate 24/7 staffing, and ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across operations.

This role requires strong leadership, NERC/FERC knowledge, and a track record in utilities. You will develop procedures, train operators, and support audits while aligning with corporate performance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business, economics, math, engineering or related field; 5 years' experience may substitute.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of two years remotely operating utility scale renewables in a control room.
• Five+ years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead ROC Operators to ensure safe, reliable operations with regulatory compliance.
• Ensure NERC/FERC compliance and support audits.
• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Coordinate 24/7 staffing coverage and on-call support.
• Maintain training and documentation processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Control room operations

NERC knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

BS or BA in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, or equivalent

Job description

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.

From an operational resilience perspective, this role strengthens real-time decision‑making, escalation management, and continuity of operations. Control Room Managers provide on‑site leadership presence and are accountable for responding to off‑hours events, elevated grid conditions, and staffing shortages, ensuring the ROC maintains safe, compliant, and reliable operations under all conditions. This role positions the ROC to safely and effectively support a rapidly expanding renewable energy portfolio while maintaining alignment with corporate performance and regulatory compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage ROC Operators to ensure effective operation of the Xcel Energy‑owned renewable fleet. Drive performance against reset and analysis metrics, corporate goals, and ensure safe, reliable operations while maintaining full environmental, NERC, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and other regulatory requirements related to Generator Operator and control room functions. Monitor compliance metrics and support audits and regulatory proceedings as needed.
• Provide technical leadership in advanced troubleshooting and execution, including battery block, inverter and turbine resets, HMI plant control issues, commissioning documentation, and oversight of transmission work requests for accuracy and implementation.
• Oversee daily ROC operations to ensure timely reset of faulted equipment, safe field execution, and reliable system performance. Ensure proper approvals, coordination, and operator representation for site control system upgrades, testing, EMS activities, transmission work requests, outage response, and emergency operations.
• Analyze and resolve complex operational issues independently and in coordination with Operations Managers, O&M leadership, engineering, contractors, construction, transmission partners, and IT to ensure timely resolution.
• Train ROC Operators on NERC Generator Operator and control room standards, ensuring proper documentation, knowledge retention, and compliance adherence.
• Develop procedures for new sites, including design review, remote troubleshooting strategies, and callout processes in advance of site commissioning.
• Audit ROC Operations Logs, shift turnover documentation, testing records, and regulatory documentation for accuracy and completeness. Implement corrections and provide targeted coaching to uphold documentation standards.
• Develop and maintain training materials and procedural documentation to support evolving regulatory requirements, new site integration, and changing business strategies. Deliver training to ensure operator readiness and consistency.
• Coordinate schedules to ensure 24/7 staffing coverage. Perform ROC Operator duties as needed to maintain operational continuity during staffing gaps.

Minimum Requirements

• BS or BA in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, or equivalent course of study that demonstrates strong analytical and technical skills. Five years’ applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in remotely operating utility scale renewable resources in a control room environment.
• Requires five or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/power generation plants or related industries/fields or equivalent.
• Operational knowledge of remote utility scale renewable resource operations, reliability standards, NERC compliance requirements for Generator Operators and Control Room Operations, and organized wholesale energy markets.
• Reliability Coordinator NERC Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively lead a team required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, analytical decision making.
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to occasionally work a 12-hour shift to provide staff coverage.
• On call to support 24/7/365 control room operations.

Preferred Requirements

• Remote operations experience with GE, Vestas, Siemens, Sungrow and/or SMA renewable resource equipment.

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 [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $112,200.00 to $159,400.00 per year

This 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 08/31/26

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