Power Plant Reliability Engineering Leader

Xcel Energy

Pueblo (CO)

On-site

USD 112,000 - 159,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Health Savings Account (HSA)

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401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Reliability Engineering Manager to lead a team across power generating facilities. You will provide technical leadership, implement LTAM strategies, and ensure NERC reliability compliance while driving improvements to asset performance.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategy deployment, and collaboration with Projects on overhaul scopes to maximize value and resilience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
Minimum 6 years of experience in power plant engineering, OEM, or equivalent in industrial/manufacturing environment.
Technical knowledge in power plant engineering, design, and technical support is desired.
Previous management experience is desired.
PE certification or Certified reliability leader certifications or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Manages the engineering team that provides emergent and routine trouble-shooting support for plant technical needs.
Oversees engineers performing diagnostics, equipment monitoring, problem-solving, and equipment inspections.
Drives standardization at each site and ensures lessons learned are shared/deployed within Energy Supply.
Maximizes value creation by identifying and deploying improvement initiatives to decrease the total cost of energy.
Hires, trains, develops, coaches, and manages performance of staff to ensure safety and effectiveness.