Plant Director (Renewable Generation-Solar & Storage)

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Long Term Incentive

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in HS

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. seeks a senior leader to manage a power plant ranging 600-1500 MW. You will drive safety, reliability, maintenance, and financial performance while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong community relations.

Responsibilities include establishing budgets, optimizing O&M and capital resources, developing a skilled workforce, and advancing environmental commitments. Experience across renewables like solar and wind is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent education/experience.
• Ten years' experience in power generation including five years in leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe working environment with processes, training, and records to ensure safety and compliance.
• Ensure unit reliability to deliver production and ancillary services to customers.
• Manage budgets (O&M and capital) and optimize resources for cost effectiveness.
• Develop a trained, qualified and engaged workforce with opportunities for development and adherence to labor agreements.
• Maximize value and profitability of plant assets and drive long-term improvements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
• Represent company interests with suppliers, contractors, and the public, supporting community involvement.
• Align Corporate, Energy Supply and plant objectives through KPI tracking and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Provide leadership and management for power plant. Key objectives: ensure personnel and plant safety; reliable operation; effective maintenance practices and customer satisfaction; a trained qualified and engaged workforce; financial performance; compliance with environmental requirements; and effective community relations. Scope of Position: Generally responsible for plant ranging from 600 - 1500 MW in capacity. However, other compensable factors may impact grade level including co-ownerships, number of units, complexity of systems, complexing, geographic dispersion of units, multiple fuel types, etc.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide a safe working environment by establishing the proper infrastructure (processes, procedures, training, accountabilities, records, etc.) to ensure that personnel and plant safety are managed effectively and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Ensure unit reliability in order to deliver production and ancillary services to customers. Ensure customer interfaces are managed effectively.

• Accountable for plant financial performance. Establish and manage O & M and capital budgets to ensure effective and efficient utilization of available resources to optimize costs. Manage inventory and contracts to minimize overall costs.

• Ensure a trained, qualified and engaged workforce. Provide opportunities for employee development, recognition, communication and involvement. Ensure compliance with all applicable hiring, promotion, training and development practices. Comply with all labor agreements and AA/EEO policies.

• Maximize the value and profitability of plant assets. Ensure that plans and processes are in place to support long-term plant improvement and investment.

• Ensure all personnel understand the requirements of plant environmental permits and applicable regulations. Establish the infrastructure to ensure compliance with all commitments and requirements.

• Represent Xcel Energy's interests in contacts and relationships with suppliers, contractors, industry/professional organizations, and the public while maintaining high ethical standards at all times. As appropriate, provide support for involvement of plant personnel in community programs and activities.

• Ensure linkage of Corporate, Energy Supply and plant objectives through use of the Management System and ES Operations and plant business plans. Establish action plans to ensure key performance indicators (KPI's), initiatives and other goals are achieved.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred or equivalent education and/or experience.

• Ten (10) year's experience in power generation or equivalent to include - five years leadership experience.

• Demonstrated leadership capability and proven

Preferred Requirements

• Experience leading Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolios, including involvement across the full lifecycle: design, construction, contract negotiations, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.

• Other renewable generation experience is desirable, including operating and maintaining wind farms and wind turbine systems.

• Capable of safely climbing a 105-meter wind turbine and completing escape and rescue training, as well as working at heights and in confined spaces.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $148,400.00 to $210,733.33 per year

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Long Term Incentive
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)