Xcel Energy

Operations

• Supervise a high performing, safe operations team across multiple functions, facilities, or commodities
• Drive the efficient and cost-effective use of numerous resources through consistent and effective application of policies and procedures
• Assure safe, reliable, and compliant operations
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure customer satisfaction
• Drive attainment of corporate and business unit strategies, goals and objectives, and process and performance metrics
• Provide visible safety leadership and actively contribute to the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of a strong, sustainable safety culture in partnership with Safety Consultant
• Drive real time safety accountability by engaging the team through safety meeting participation, job briefs, audits, training, accident investigation/event assessment, and job site observations
• Evaluate team performance based on operational efficiency, reliability and quality metrics and take corrective action where appropriate, focusing on process adherence and data integrity
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive adoption of process changes through effective collaboration and expectation setting
• Provide direct leadership over crew effectiveness, quality and productivity
• Maintain a continuous presence in the work environment and assist in removing barriers with pre-requisites, materials, stakeholder, and other issues
• Ensure correct crew composition and skills are in place to meet operational, reliability, customer and financial objectives
• Assist in preparing resource forecasts and providing input to longer-term work plans
• Recruit talented employees, participate in workforce and development planning efforts, establish clear expectations, and effectively manage performance
• Provide training, coaching and oversight and drive employee engagement
• Effectively represent the organization in bargaining unit discussions, grievances, corrective actions and development
• Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships with areas that support Operations
• Provide strong working knowledge of necessary systems and resources to assist employees, other work groups, and/or customers and stakeholders
• Enable crews to provide solutions to issues and improve customer/stakeholder satisfaction
• Oversee and coordinate the execution and documentation of work in accordance with Xcel Energy policies and procedures, labor agreements, and regulatory standards
• Support and ensure required compliance and technical training is completed
• Establish, monitor, and track processes to ensure regulatory compliance

Operations Manager – Central Ops

Business Operations

• Responsible for the development and execution of strategies for Integrated System Planning (ISP) Business Operations.
• Direct technical, budgetary, and regulatory expertise in the development and presentation of major gas and electric initiatives to executive management and state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Provides leadership to cross functional teams in the development and implementation of strategies and cost recovery of those strategies.
• Advocates jurisdictional specific positions which further the business objectives of Xcel Energy.
• Ensures that the cost recovery and financial analysis needs of the business units are met.
• Prepare, file, and present extensive expert testimony and stand cross-examination of the most complex contested issues before regulatory agencies.
• Lead project teams to develop and prepare jurisdictional capital ($300+ million) and O&M budgets ($60+ million) and cost recovery mechanisms.
• Present budgets to jurisdictional OpCo presidents and gain approval of specific budgetary projects from the Investment Review Council.
• Develop, advocate and execute on regulatory strategies that enhances Xcel Energy’s profitability.
• Appear as an expert witness for the Company on complex regulatory projects.
• Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross-examination strategies.
• Lead negotiations of settlement agreements before regulatory agencies.
• Present information to state and federal regulatory agencies as a Company spokesperson on technical issues.
• Develop and prepare recommendations for effective cost recovery mechanisms and provide technical and regulatory expertise to the Sr. Director ISP Business Operations to support Xcel Energy’s objectives.
• Serve as a liaison with internal departments to support various cost recovery proposals.
• Demonstrate mastery of financial models and other costs recovery models.
• Performs financial and market analysis which supports project economics.
• Lead the development and execution of gas and electric strategies.
• Assist the Sr. Director ISP Business Operations in ensuring the effective function of the department and the accomplishment of business unit objectives.

ISP Business Operations Consultant

Manager

• Responsible for the corporation's EV product program strategy to meet market segments' needs and program operations and financial goals.
• Oversee and ensure all portfolio strategies meet corporate and customer needs and lead cross-functional teams to achieve program deliverables.
• Develop program filings and supporting materials in support of gaining regulatory approval for EV programs.
• Coordinate closely with Policy, Regulatory, Strategy and Product Delivery teams within the Company.
• Implement all aspects of product and program's overall operational goals to include: overall Program Management oversight/coordination, sourcing activities and ownership, launch activities, customer experience, program life-cycle management, and developing tools and metrics to measure customer satisfaction.
• Champion and deliver continuous improvement opportunities using operations and customer satisfaction data.
• Manage all aspects of daily product and program issues across segments.
• Lead initiatives across departments and with external vendors to achieve goals.
• Develop program financial budgets.
• Track the progress of each program against targets with accountability to program financials.
• Responsible for ensuring programs are being implemented within regulatory policies and requirements (specific for each state).
• Drive and champion recommendations to Product Development and Technology Services of new technologies available and new features that need to be built to successfully deliver programs.
• Understand customers using internal and external data to determine customer needs, need gaps and preferences.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand market issues, industry developments, competitors, market segment development/evolution, pricing strategies, value proposition, etc. and make recommendations on strategy.

Senior Manager, EV Product Portfolio Strategy

Billing Specialist

• Execute highly specialized billing functions to ensure accurate and timely invoices for Commercial and Industrial, Gas Transport, Solar Gardens, Steam, Chilled Water and Wholesale/Transmission accounts.
• Interpret, analyze and apply a wide range of tariffs and rate structures across Xcel Energy’s operating companies with precision and consistency.
• Coordinate and analyze complex technical data to support billing activities for regulated and non-regulated customers.
• Assess and process interval measurement and billing data to generate accurate and timely customer invoices.
• Research, design, test, and implement customized billing solutions to meet unique contractual requirements for Commercial and Industrial customers.
• Collaborate with various internal departments to resolve complex billing issues, ensure high-quality customer service, and maintain operational continuity across the organization.
• Maintain rigorous data integrity and adherence to billing processes across all operating systems to support enterprise-wide financial reliability.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established parameters to drive billing accuracy, timeliness and compliance, which is impactful to the company’s earnings determination process.
• Work closely with field technicians to identify and address service-related issues, and proactively initiate field maintenance requests.
• Maintain electronic metering information, validate reads, coordinate meter device installs & removals.
• Create & maintain systems sources/databases.
• Monitor critical events impacting measurement data.
• Drive business performance with a focus on operational efficiencies that deliver on financial objectives, minimize company financial risk, and ensure corporate compliance with regulatory rules and federal Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.

Commercial and Industrial Billing Analyst

Architect

• Partner with senior leaders to define and evolve enterprise learning strategies that support workforce capability, business transformation, and cultural priorities.
• Lead enterprise-wide needs assessments and performance analyses to identify skill gaps and learning opportunities.
• Define success metrics and evaluation strategies to assess learning effectiveness and business impact.
• Establish and maintain enterprise learning standards, frameworks, and governance models to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all learning initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional learning initiatives using structured project management methodologies.
• Act as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business needs into effective learning solutions and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external learning vendors and consulting partners.

Principal Learning Architect

Full-stack Engineer

• Responsible for the safe, reliable, and consistent performance of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) facilities approaching 2GW by 2029
• Supports new project commissioning and existing fleet-wide performance
• Captures operational lessons learned and translates them into standardized design requirements, control strategies, and operational best practices
• Works cross-functionally with Operations, SCADA, Engineering Teams, OEMs, and system operators
• Resolves early-life issues and aligns plant behavior with interconnection requirements and market demands
• Optimizes battery performance and minimizes degradation while considering operational and market obligations
• Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics & Regulatory
• Maintains communication with areas such as Supply Chain & Legal following appropriate processes
• Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies.

Staff/Senior/Principal Engineer – Battery Energy Storage and Grid Integration

• Directs the development, deployment, and maintenance of the One Xcel Energy Way Operating System within the CETS business area.
• Lead and facilitate the Integrated Product Portfolio and Technology Governance processes for CETS.
• Provides leadership and/or oversight on large/transformational projects and initiatives, and partners with other functions to improve current processes and implement new processes.
• Leads key and critical projects on behalf of the area and serves as a liaison and represents organization with key business partners.
• Enhance performance of the business area by evaluating scorecard results and verifying that action plans are established and executed.
• Drive for completion of transformational objectives and ensure that the performance governance business tools are maintained as a valuable resource.
• Communicate performance results to improve understanding of strategic objectives of business area.
• Provide direction and oversight on transformational projects and initiatives for the business area or function.
• Lead the establishment and execution of plans, including oversight of resource planning and ensuring that any resulting new processes or procedures are developed and implemented.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Effectively demonstrate collaborative leadership in a matrixed organization.
• Oversee the design and implementation of change management strategies and plans.
• Lead business planning efforts, to include the creation of operating plans, baselines, and performance management considerations for the business area or function.
• Support the budget and forecasting process.

Manager – Planning and Process

Product Designer

• Provides leadership and overall direction for distribution design activities
• Plans and budgets related to distribution capital projects and supports construction and operations departments
• Manages highly skilled technical groups for adherence to corporate design and quality standards
• Develops leadership, selects and retains a multi-functional, diversified, well-trained, motivated and empowered workforce
• Promotes employee involvement in continuous learning, career planning and enhancing job/industry knowledge and skills
• Responsible for effective, efficient and competitive utilization of design resources
• Establishes the Unit's business plan, goals and objectives in line with corporate and business unit strategic goals
• Provides feedback and direction to employees utilizing the Corporate Management System to ensure that business unit goals are met
• Actively participates in formal company efforts to streamline processes, maintain and improve safety goals, meet customer expectations, and reduce costs
• Works within lines of business to implement best practices
• Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with other business units to ensure current, accurate information
• Mentors and trains new hires and existing designers

Gas Design Manager

• Lead the creation and advancement of project portfolios designed for competitive participation in NSP’s resource solicitation processes
• Focus on identifying, shaping, and optimizing a mix of generation projects
• Drive innovation and streamline portfolio development processes
• Provide project management for technical evaluation, due diligence, and development of generation projects
• Manage collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ensure effective collaboration in appraising, selecting and defining technical and performance parameters for proposed generation projects
• Provide integrated support to corporate development, supply chain, and regulatory groups
• Manage projects with a matrixed team through the conceptual and development phases
• Ensure effective transition to the execution phase

Development Manager – New Generation Projects

Director

• Responsible for providing strategic direction for all operational major projects and programs
• Assurance to rigor of process and effectiveness in evaluation risk significance for proper decision making
• Oversee major projects for all OpCos, establishing standardized processes, tools, and methodologies to ensure successful delivery
• Oversee the alignment of project objectives with overall 5 year capital plan goals
• Manage and monitor contractor and services provider performance related to project and program implementation
• Lead workforce planning and resource allocation across workstreams
• Ensure collaboration amongst OpCo teams, resolve escalated issues, and coordinate deliverables
• Development of direct reports through effective oversight and coaching on talent management, human performance assessments, coaching and accountability and performance management
• Demonstrate leadership around safety
• Develops and implements business strategies and operational plans for projects, programs, and process
• Ensure projects adhere to approved budgets and timelines
• Oversee financial planning and reporting to maintain transparency and mitigate variances
• Oversee the development and management of O&M and capital budget for department
• Drive effective change management strategies to support smooth transitions in processes or systems
• Deliver clear, concise updates to stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and ensure alignment across all OpCos and delivery channels
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Transmission, Distribution, Gas, and Wildfire operations and other internal and external stakeholders
• Strategically plans and implements solutions, including process and/or IT solutions that focus on improving employee and productivity

Director – Major Projects Group, Linear Assets, SPS

Security Engineer

• Responsible for systems security for company capital projects.
• Ensures appropriate documentation for the installation, maintenance configuration and integrity of physical security capital projects.
• Assists system integrator in completing O&M physical security projects where necessary.
• Partners with Physical Security team members to ensure completion of all Federal, State and local regulatory compliance to reduce risk to the company, our assets and protect the Bulk Electric System.
• Responsible for the overall installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of capital project physical security systems and/or physical security infrastructure.
• Focuses on improving performance of systems and/or network for capital projects.
• Recommend and implement strategies to improve security systems reliability and performance.
• Ability to independently design and develop procedures and task automations to improve processing efficiency, repeatability and quality.
• Implement physical security requirements and physical security best practice solutions.
• Participate in reviews of security systems to maintain a highly reliable physical security system to protect company assets.
• Review designs and operations to ensure all company standards are maintained.
• Conduct internal assessment activities including training, spot checks and reviews to ensure compliance.
• Provide expert level knowledge and expertise on system security related matters.
• Provide internal consulting expertise to key business area customers as needed to support internal customers' capital project related activities.
• Partner with physical security system integrator, Security Operations Center and Physical Security management to ensure timely and accurate project management, invoice management, creation and completion of work orders of capital projects.
• Maintain physical security control documentation and tracking of physical security projects at assets.

Security Systems Specialist

Analyst

• The Sr. Solution Analyst is responsible for working directly with customers to identify, prioritize, deliver and operate innovative IT solutions.
• They will analyze and define IT solutions or process changes to meet customer needs and minimize cost.
• They are involved and lead aspects of application lifecycle management, including roadmap planning, delivery, and support to releases.
• They own creation and maintenance of necessary application related documentation and communication.
• In partnership with the business, they drive to ensure the IT solution meets continuously changing business needs.
• They will research and identify industry practices, products and processes that are trending and/or that best meet customer needs.

Senior IT Solution Analyst

Procurement

• Support CMs while learning to develop category strategy to capture value and improve operations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align business demands with category/contract strategy, and execution
• Perform analysis of contracts, supply & demand, market and commodity trends (including total cost of ownership and should-cost modeling), and recommend category strategies
• Monitor industry information, trends, and supplier risk profiles to ensure category strategy remains in line with best practices while supporting business requirements
• Support development and execution of sourcing events, including coordinating the evaluation of proposals and selection of suppliers for targeted categories of spend
• Lead tier II and support CMs in tier 1 supplier performance and relationship management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement
• Develop plans with suppliers that support business goals and strategies, while driving continuous improvement and collaboration to strengthen partnerships and bring value to the company and the supplier
• Support development of supplier scorecards and monitor performance
• Work with Category Managers and business stakeholders to ensure metrics are meaningful and measurable
• Support the resolution of disputes with suppliers
• Develop effective skills for managing complex supplier relationships and continuous improvement efforts
• Support CMs in developing and conducting strategic contract negotiations and may lead negotiations in some instances
• Ensure all contract processes are followed, documents are complete, and appropriate records are retained
• Monitor compliance across buying channels, supplier, and contract purchasing execution
• Coordinate the resolution of disputes and contract adjustments with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Communicate contract summary and implementation plans
• Support development of risk management strategies and in conjunction with Legal and Security, apply understanding of underlying principles of contract law to administer all category contract agreements
• In collaboration with business area management, manage and define risk elements of contracts
• Limit risk by ensuring all required documents and notices have been obtained and are satisfactory
• Support category and project plan development for the implementation of Supply Chain strategy
• Interact and maintain relationships with partners to integrate sourcing and business project plans
• Support change management efforts

Category Manager – Operational Services

Data Scientist

• Handle and analyze large datasets to uncover valuable insights
• Utilize statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques to interpret complex data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data findings into actionable business strategies
• Assist in developing predictive models, automating data collection processes, and ensuring data quality and integrity
• Serve as a foundational step towards more advanced roles in data science

Associate Data Scientist

• Design security reference architectures and guardrails for AI/ML and generative AI solutions and for enterprise IAM capabilities, including authentication, authorization, privileged access, identity governance, and secure integration patterns.
• Define and maintain control baselines and guardrails for AI-enabled platforms and enterprise IAM (e.g., model inventory, risk tiering, approval gates; identity standards, access reviews, and privileged access requirements) and ensure compliance drift is detected and addressed.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for AI use cases (e.g., prompt injection, data leakage, model inversion/extraction, supply-chain risks) and provide advisory services to programs and operations.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to embed security requirements into the AI lifecycle (data sourcing, training/fine-tuning, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and retirement).
• Ensure AI solutions and IAM controls align with applicable regulatory expectations and internal policies (e.g., privacy, critical infrastructure requirements), including controls for sensitive data used in AI workflows.