Distribution Operations Leader — Safety, Efficiency, Growth

Northern States Power Co - MN; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA) (if Enrol

Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in H

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement (if Enrol

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis seeks an Operations Manager to oversee a large union workforce within distribution (electric underground construction). You will supervise a high-performing, safety-focused team across multiple functions and drive cost-effective use of resources while ensuring compliant, reliable operations and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, performance optimization, and bargaining unit relations, with responsibilities including workforce development,

Qualifications

• Five or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/fields or equivalent.
• Operational knowledge of work and asset management and analytical/reporting applications.
• Effective change leader with ability to communicate strategies to various stakeholders.
• Proven results in achieving performance and operational metrics and driving process adherence.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and contribute to a strong safety culture in partnership with Safety Consultant.
• Drive performance using operational efficiency, reliability and quality metrics and take corrective action.
• Ensure correct crew composition and skills to meet objectives and assist in planning resources.
• Recruit, develop, coach and manage employee performance and engagement.
• Represent the organization in bargaining unit discussions, grievances and actions and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operations management

Stakeholder communication

Performance metrics

Education

Associates or technical degree

Apprentice program completion

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis seeks an Operations Manager to oversee a large union workforce within distribution (electric underground construction). You will supervise a high-performing, safety-focused team across multiple functions and drive cost-effective use of resources while ensuring compliant, reliable operations and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, performance optimization, and bargaining unit relations, with responsibilities including workforce development,