Operations Leader — Safety-Driven & Impactful (Hybrid)

Xcel Energy; 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

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead a high-performing operations team across multiple functions with a focus on safety, reliability, and cost-effective resource use. You will drive continuous improvement, manage performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in utility operations, and the ability to collaborate with bargaining units and stakeholders to meet business goals. Hybrid work model with on-site expectations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/power generation.
• Able to work an on-call schedule.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in relevant area including standards and regulations.
• Operational knowledge of work and asset management and analytics.
• Effective change leadership with clear communication of strategies.
• Proven results in achieving performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and foster a strong safety culture with the team.
• Evaluate performance using efficiency, reliability and quality metrics and act on gaps.
• Lead crew effectiveness, ensure resourcing and remove barriers to work.
• Recruit talent, plan workforce development, coach, and manage performance.
• Build internal and external relationships to support Operations and customers.
• Oversee work to meet regulatory standards and complete required training.

Skills

Safety leadership

People leadership

Operational excellence

Data analysis

Team coordination

Education

Associates or technical degree preferred

Apprentice program completion

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead a high-performing operations team across multiple functions with a focus on safety, reliability, and cost-effective resource use. You will drive continuous improvement, manage performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in utility operations, and the ability to collaborate with bargaining units and stakeholders to meet business goals. Hybrid work model with on-site expectations.