Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Leader

Xcel Energy Inc; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. is seeking a Senior Operations Leader to supervise a high‑performing safety‑driven operations team across multiple functions. You will drive efficient resource use, ensure reliability, and align with corporate strategies and regulatory requirements.

This role requires leadership across crews, safety culture promotion, and collaboration with stakeholders to meet performance goals. The position supports a hybrid work model in Colorado, with onsite presence and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Five or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/power generation plants or related fields.
• Technical expertise in standards, procedures, and applicable government/environmental regulations.
• Operational knowledge of asset management and analytical/reporting applications.
• Effective change leadership and ability to communicate strategies to a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience working with bargaining unit employees and in safety‑driven cultures.
• Completion of an approved apprentice program in a related craft.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and drive a strong safety culture in partnership with Safety Consultant.
• Evaluate team performance based on operational efficiency, reliability, and quality metrics and drive improvement.
• Provide direct leadership over crew effectiveness, quality and productivity in the field.
• Recruit and develop talent; manage performance and employee engagement; support bargaining unit relations.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships to support Operations and customer outcomes.
• Oversee compliance with policies, labor agreements and regulatory standards and ensure training is completed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operations leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Associates or technical degree

Job description

Xcel Energy Inc. is seeking a Senior Operations Leader to supervise a high‑performing safety‑driven operations team across multiple functions. You will drive efficient resource use, ensure reliability, and align with corporate strategies and regulatory requirements.

This role requires leadership across crews, safety culture promotion, and collaboration with stakeholders to meet performance goals. The position supports a hybrid work model in Colorado, with onsite presence and cross‑functional