Power Plant Business Analyst & Ops Trainer (Part-Time)

Xcel Energy, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. in Denver seeks a highly experienced, versatile professional for a part-time role supporting Cherokee Generating Station operations. The position blends business analysis with deep plant knowledge to drive process improvements, workforce development, and operational excellence.

You will mentor staff, transfer critical knowledge, and support complex technical challenges across the plant. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, hands-on technical experience,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field preferred.
• Relevant power plant operations certifications or licensure strongly preferred.
• Certifications in business analysis, process improvement, or project management (e.g., CBAP, Six Sigma, PMP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze non-IT business problems and clearly articulate requirements to identify and support process improvement opportunities
• Develop frameworks for assessing financial payback and prepare ROI statements for proposed investments
• Identify alternative solutions, evaluate trade-offs, and make well-supported recommendations to stakeholders
• Prepare thorough documentation of current-state and desired-state processes
• Develop detailed requirements and foster a common understanding between process owners and solution developers
• Assess process performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across plant operations
• Design and deliver practical, hands-on training programs focused on system knowledge and troubleshooting development
• Facilitate knowledge transfer from experienced personnel to the broader operations workforce
• Leverage real plant events as trigger-based and just-in-time learning opportunities
• Provide operational and technical support for complex equipment issues, major repairs, and capital projects
• Contribute an experienced Operations perspective to procedure and work-process improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain SharePoint resources to support plant operations and workforce development goals
• Adapt priorities and work scope in alignment with evolving plant needs and agreed assignments

Skills

Operational analysis

Power plant ops

ROI analysis

Training development

Stakeholder management

SharePoint

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Power plant operations certifications preferred

Certifications in BA/process improvement/project mgmt (CBAP/Six Sigma/PMP) a plus

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Xcel Energy, Inc. in Denver seeks a highly experienced, versatile professional for a part-time role supporting Cherokee Generating Station operations. The position blends business analysis with deep plant knowledge to drive process improvements, workforce development, and operational excellence.

You will mentor staff, transfer critical knowledge, and support complex technical challenges across the plant. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, hands-on technical experience,