Senior Operations Leader – Utilities & Safety (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental and Vision

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Boulder, CO is seeking an experienced operations leader to drive safe, high-performing teams across multiple facilities and duties. You will direct daily operations, continuous improvement projects, and budgeted plans to meet safety, reliability, and customer goals.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and the ability to manage labor relations while upholding regulatory standards.

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 industries/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 with a focus on efficiency and data integrity.
• Business Optimization & Strategy: Develop and manage budgets and implement process improvements.
• Talent Management: Plan and direct workforce and manage labor relations.
• Relationship Management: Build internal relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure work complies with policies, procedures and regulations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operations management

Labor relations

Data analytics

Communication

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Xcel Energy in Boulder, CO is seeking an experienced operations leader to drive safe, high-performing teams across multiple facilities and duties. You will direct daily operations, continuous improvement projects, and budgeted plans to meet safety, reliability, and customer goals.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and the ability to manage labor relations while upholding regulatory standards.