Operations Leader: Utility Distribution & Safety

Xcel Energy; Minnesota; On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise a large union workforce in distribution. You will lead safety initiatives, optimize operations, and drive performance across multiple functions while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in utility design, construction, or maintenance, and are capable of workforce planning, resource forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/fields.
• Demonstrated understanding of utility finance and regulatory standards.
• Experience coordinating with bargaining unit employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and drive a strong safety culture across the team.
• Evaluate team performance and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and reliability.
• Lead talent management: recruit, train, coach, and manage performance.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, labor agreements and process adherence.

Education

Associates or technical degree

Apprentice program completion

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise a large union workforce in distribution. You will lead safety initiatives, optimize operations, and drive performance across multiple functions while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in utility design, construction, or maintenance, and are capable of workforce planning, resource forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration.