Senior Operations Leader — Utility Safety & Efficiency

Xcel Energy; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in HS

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead a high-performing, safety-focused team across multiple facilities. The role emphasizes safety culture, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, with responsibility for workforce planning and performance management.

The position requires shifting work, on-call duties, and alignment with corporate goals. The company highlights comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on compliance and safety in a regulated energy environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems or related fields.
• Associates or technical degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards, procedures and environmental regulations.
• Operational knowledge of asset management and analytical/reporting applications.
• Effective change leadership with clear communication of strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and drive a strong safety culture.
• Evaluate team performance on operational efficiency and reliability.
• Provide direct leadership over crew effectiveness, quality and productivity.
• Recruit talent, plan workforce development and manage performance.
• Build internal and external relationships to support operations.
• Oversee compliance with policies, labor agreements and regulatory standards.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Change leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Associates or technical degree preferred

Completion of an approved apprentice program

Tools

Asset management systems

Analytical/reporting applications

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead a high-performing, safety-focused team across multiple facilities. The role emphasizes safety culture, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, with responsibility for workforce planning and performance management.

The position requires shifting work, on-call duties, and alignment with corporate goals. The company highlights comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on compliance and safety in a regulated energy environment.