Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Lead

Xcel Energy; Hayden (CO); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a seasoned Standard Operations professional to lead a high performing safety-conscious operations team across multiple functions and sites in Colorado. You will drive efficiency, ensure compliance with policies, and advance continuous improvement while safeguarding customer satisfaction and reliable service.

You will recruit and develop talent, manage performance, coordinate with bargaining units, and align work plans with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems or related fields.
• Technical expertise in standards, procedures and applicable regulations.
• Experience with bargaining unit employees and union environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and drive a strong safety culture in partnership with Safety Consultant.
• Lead an operation team to improve efficiency, reliability and quality metrics.
• Recruit, coach, and manage performance; support workforce development.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Apprentice program completed

Associates/technical degree preferred

Tools

Asset management systems

Analytical/reporting tools

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a seasoned Standard Operations professional to lead a high performing safety-conscious operations team across multiple functions and sites in Colorado. You will drive efficiency, ensure compliance with policies, and advance continuous improvement while safeguarding customer satisfaction and reliable service.

You will recruit and develop talent, manage performance, coordinate with bargaining units, and align work plans with corporate goals.