Senior Business Operations Support Specialist

Xcel Energy; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Lakewood, CO is seeking an experienced operations support professional to manage work orders, requisitions, and related SAP processes. You will ensure data integrity and support automation initiatives within the Operations group.

The role requires strong Excel and reporting data skills, plus the ability to collaborate across teams and deliver accurate results. A 3–5 day onsite schedule is typical for this hybrid role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in construction, design, maintenance, or operations.
• Solid understanding of work order creation, purchase requisitions, capital/O&M policy and operations.
• Proven ability to manage activities to meet customer and stakeholder needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-design work order creation, purchase requisition creation, and/or work order reconciliation for Operations needs.
• Assist customers with SAP errors related to work order release and purchase requisitions.
• Support automation development and training for related workstreams.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of work processes, capital/O&M requirements, vendors, safety, and contracts.
• Ensure requests are processed accurately and timely.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

SAP

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions ofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, 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 Summary

Standard Operations Position. Perform a wide range of operations support activities. Ensure consistent and effective creation of non-design work orders, as well as service and material purchase requisitions, and work order reconciliation activities where needed. Ensure a high level of accuracy within all operating systems to support data integrity and process adherence in addition to supporting automation opportunities. Provide backup administrative support functions as required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage non-design work order creation, purchase requisition creation, and/or work order reconciliation for Operations business needs.
• Assist business unit customers with SAP errors related to work order release, purchase requisition release and other barriers to work.
• Support development and implementation of related automation support for respective workstreams. Assist business unit with training and utilization of automation.
• Communicate and work effectively with business unit and build and leverage strong partnerships with stakeholder groups and customers at a variety of levels to maximize productivity, utilization, and operational efficiency of all resources.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of work processes, Capital and O&M requirements, vendors and contracts, safety requirements and other information as necessary to perform the role.
• Ensure requests are processed accurately in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum five years’ experience in construction, design, maintenance, or operations area.
• Must have a good understanding of the regular work functions of the area including work order creation, purchase requisition creation, capital/O&M policy, operations functions, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work activities in a manner that meets customer and/or internal stakeholder requirements.
• Established analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to retrieve and manipulate data from reporting tools.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of computer software applications which include Microsoft products, SAP, etc.

Preferred Characteristics

• Previous experience working with SAP
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in the utility industry

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides jobapplicantsreasonable accommodations for disabilitiesthroughout the application process. If youare in need ofanaccommodationto complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation RequestForm.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $33.90 to $47.43 per hour

• Spot On Bonus
• 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 Leave

Benefit 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 11/08/26

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