Real-Time Energy Operations Specialist

Xcel Energy, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Operations professional to support real-time energy scheduling, gas supply, and power system operations.

The role develops knowledge across Power Operations, Gas Supply, and Energy Scheduling to advance within Commercial Operations. Responsibilities include assisting in scheduling energy purchases and sales, coordinating gas supply scheduling and nominations, and learning to dispatch and optimize generation with attention to reliability and market

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6 years of related experience accepted.
• Analytical thinking emphasis in degree or experience.
• Ability to work under time-pressured deadlines and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling physical energy purchases and sales with Balancing Areas and counterparties.
• Coordinate scheduling and nomination for gas supply, transportation, and storage volumes.
• Learn to coordinate and maintain hourly energy balance and assist with dispatch of generation facilities.
• Expand knowledge across Power Operations, Gas Supply, and Energy Scheduling.
• Provide staffing coverage during high workload or shortages.

Skills

Communication skills

Curious self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6 years experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Operations professional to support real-time energy scheduling, gas supply, and power system operations.

The role develops knowledge across Power Operations, Gas Supply, and Energy Scheduling to advance within Commercial Operations. Responsibilities include assisting in scheduling energy purchases and sales, coordinating gas supply scheduling and nominations, and learning to dispatch and optimize generation with attention to reliability and market