Renewable Operation Center Operator or Sr. Operator

Xcel Energy; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental & Vision

Pension & 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Renewables Operation Center Operator to direct and monitor the renewable generation fleet from the 24/7 Monitoring and Operations Center.

The role requires working knowledge of power systems, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with site operations across multiple entities. The position offers hybrid work arrangements, with onsite presence three days per week in some cases, and a strong focus on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance within

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business, economics, mathematics, engineering or equivalent.
• Five years of relevant work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical decision making are required.
• Working knowledge of power systems operations and energy market structure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor 24/7 operations of renewable generation assets from the ROC 24/7 Center.
• Coordinate with site operations teams for troubleshooting and response; dispatch site personnel as needed.
• Maintain SCADA connectivity, alarms, and communications; ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
• Analyze data, diagnose issues, and use predictive diagnostics to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator and Operations for outages and notifications.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Analytical decision making

Power systems knowledge

Renewable generation experience

Education

BS/BA in business, economics, mathematics, or engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.Position SummaryThe Renewables Operation Center (ROC) Operator is responsible for directing, monitoring, controlling, and coordinating the operation of Xcel Energy’s renewable generation assets from the 24/7 Monitoring and Operations Center. The ROC Operator has full responsibility for operating and monitoring Xcel Energy’s renewable generation fleet and ensures that the operations of all sites meet safety, reliability, and performance expectations, while maintaining compliance with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and practices.Essential ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the daily 24/7 operations and monitoring of growing renewable generation fleet. Remotely monitor and reset renewable assets and equipment in coordination with site operations teams. Provides monitoring of balance of plant equipment, substation equipment, site performance, compliance, weather, and site status. Provides notification and control as applicable. Ensures SCADA connectivity, alarm response, and communication capabilities. Primary communication and notification responsibility to various entities (Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, Site Operations). Operate within established regulatory compliance requirements.Analyze data, troubleshoot, and diagnose site and equipment issues. Utilize predictive diagnostics platforms, performance monitoring systems, and SCADA to proactively monitor and identify issues, patterns, and challenges across the fleet to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency of generation fleet.Coordinate plant operating parameters, curtailment procedures, call-out processes, and emergency action plan adherence between Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, Site Operations, Engineering, and Operations Management. Dispatch site personnel for troubleshooting, response, and support.Responsible for effective coordination with site operations and engineering teams. Escalate issues as required, work order creation and prioritization, outage scheduling, work schedule coordination and optimization, daily reporting and logs, call-out facilitationWork independently or collaboratively on projects and initiatives that enhance the operation and reliability of the renewable generation fleet. Assist with development of operating procedures. Maintain NERC or other required certifications and training.Minimum RequirementsBS or BA in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, or equivalent course of study that demonstrates strong analytical and technical skills.Five years applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, analytical decision making. Working knowledge of power systems operations and energy industry structure and market.Experience in renewable generation equipment operation, maintenance, or engineering preferred.Preferred RequirementsRenewable Operation Center OperatorMinimum Requirements ($42.60-$59.67)BS or BA in business, computer science, data analytics, economics, engineering mathematics, or equivalent course of study that demonstrates strong analytical and technical skills.Five years applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, analytical decision making.Working knowledge of power systems operations and energy industry structure and market.Preferred Requirements:Experience in renewable generation equipment operation, maintenance, or engineering preferred.Senior Renewable Operation Center OperatorMinimum Requirements ($58.48 - $68.23)BS or BA in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, or equivalent course of study that demonstrates strong analytical and technical skills.Five years applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, analytical decision making.Working knowledge of power systems operations and energy industry structure and market.Senior Operator Preferred Requirements:Three years’ experience in power system dispatching or control room operations preferred.Experience in renewable generation equipment operation, maintenance, or engineering preferred.RC NERC Certification preferred.Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.Our ValuesConnected, Committed, Trustworthy, SafeOur Employee CommitmentsWork that makes a differenceA team you can count ofOpportunities to growRewards that help you thriveXcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $42.60 to $68.23 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending 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), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Deadline to Apply: 11/22/26EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.Accessibility StatementXcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.