Hybrid Transmission Operations Manager

Xcel Energy, Inc.; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

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, Inc. is seeking a leader to oversee the NSP Transmission Trucking Department, guiding a team of 40–50 staff to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations across multiple facilities. The role emphasizes safety culture, workforce development, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with multiple business units to optimize resources and service delivery in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strategic safety leadership and partnership with Safety Consultant.
• Ability to evaluate team performance against efficiency, reliability and quality metrics.
• Experience in workforce development and bargaining unit relations.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety compliance in utility operations.
• Experience with asset management and analytics applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and drive a strong safety culture.
• Evaluate team performance and drive process adherence and data integrity.
• Lead crew effectiveness and productivity, removing barriers.
• Recruit talent, manage performance, and develop staff.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders for Operations.
• Oversee compliance with company policies, labor agreements and regulations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operations leadership

Team supervision

Change management

Education

Apprenticeship completion

Associate or technical degree

Technical degree preferred

Job description

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a leader to oversee the NSP Transmission Trucking Department, guiding a team of 40–50 staff to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations across multiple facilities. The role emphasizes safety culture, workforce development, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with multiple business units to optimize resources and service delivery in a hybrid work environment.