Operations Manager - Denver, CO

Xcel Energy • Denver, CO

1d • $112,200 - $159,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise a high-performing, safe operations team across multiple functions and facilities. This role involves driving the efficient and cost-effective use of resources through consistent application of policies and procedures. The Operations Manager will ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations, drive continuous improvement, and maintain customer satisfaction, while also contributing to the attainment of corporate and business unit strategies, goals, objectives, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Five or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/power generation plants or related industries/fields or equivalent.
• Associates or technical degree preferred.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in specific functional area including standards, procedures, and applicable government/environmental regulations.
• Operational knowledge of work and asset management and analytical/reporting applications.
• Effective change leader with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate company and business area strategies and objectives to a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven results at achieving performance and operational metrics and driving process adherence.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience working as or with bargaining unit employees.
• Direct power plant or combustion turbine experience.
• Production industry experience.
• Will be required to be on call.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Drive real-time safety accountability through meetings, job briefs, audits, training, and investigations.
• Evaluate team performance based on operational efficiency, reliability, and quality metrics, taking corrective action as needed.
• Identify and drive the adoption of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide direct leadership over crew effectiveness, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain a presence in the work environment to remove barriers and ensure correct crew composition and skills.
• Assist in preparing resource forecasts and providing input to long-term work plans.
• Recruit employees, manage workforce and development planning, establish clear expectations, and manage performance.
• Provide training, coaching, and oversight to drive employee engagement.
• Represent the organization in bargaining unit discussions, grievances, corrective actions, and development.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships to support Operations.
• Provide working knowledge of systems and resources to assist employees, work groups, and customers.
• Oversee and coordinate work execution and documentation in accordance with policies, labor agreements, and regulatory standards.
• Support and ensure completion of required compliance and technical training.
• Establish, monitor, and track processes to ensure regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree