Senior Operations Leader – Energy Reliability & Safety

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced Standard Operations Leader to guide a safe, high-performing operations team across multiple units and assets. The role focuses on maximizing safety, efficiency, and reliability while aligning with corporate strategies and performance metrics.

The position requires strong supervisory experience, regulatory understanding, and the ability to manage budgets and labor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven or more years in design, construction, operations or maintenance of utility systems/power generation plants or related fields.
• Three years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in business area standards, procedures, and applicable government/environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to administer/work within union labor agreements.
• Operational knowledge of work and asset management and analytical/reporting applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate and lead company and business area strategies and objectives.
• Proven results at setting, driving performance and operational metrics and achieving process adherence.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Provide visible safety leadership and drive continuous improvements to achieve desired safety goals.
• Operational Effectiveness: Manage team performance and drive data-informed improvements.
• Business Optimization & Strategy: Lead strategic planning and manage budgets and plans.
• Talent Management: Develop workforce plans and manage performance.
• Relationship Management: Build internal relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure work complies with policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced Standard Operations Leader to guide a safe, high-performing operations team across multiple units and assets. The role focuses on maximizing safety, efficiency, and reliability while aligning with corporate strategies and performance metrics.

The position requires strong supervisory experience, regulatory understanding, and the ability to manage budgets and labor relations.