Plant Director – Renewable Generation, Solar & Storage

Xcel Energy

. Provide leadership and management for the power plant.

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $148,400 - $210,733 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power generation management, including leadership in Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and compliance with environmental regulations. Proven ability to optimize operational budgets, enhance workforce engagement, and ensure plant safety and reliability.

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Leadership ExperiencePower Generation ManagementSolar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Environmental ComplianceBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower GenerationOperations and Maintenance (O&M)Contract NegotiationDesign and ConstructionWind Turbine SystemsSafety TrainingKPI AchievementInventory Management

Soft Skills

Employee DevelopmentCommunicationTeam EngagementCommunity InvolvementLeadership Capability

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyWind FarmsEnvironmental PermitsLabor Agreement ComplianceEnergy Supply Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and management for the power plant.
Ensure personnel and plant safety through appropriate processes, procedures, training, accountabilities, and records.
Ensure unit reliability to deliver production and ancillary services to customers.
Manage customer interfaces effectively.
Establish and manage O&M and capital budgets to optimize costs.
Manage inventory and contracts to minimize overall costs.
Develop and maintain a trained, qualified, and engaged workforce.
Provide employee development, recognition, communication, and involvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with hiring, promotion, training, development, labor agreement, and AA/EEO requirements.
Maximize the value and profitability of plant assets.
Establish plans and processes for long-term plant improvement and investment.
Ensure compliance with plant environmental permits and applicable regulations.
Represent Xcel Energy with suppliers, contractors, industry/professional organizations, and the public.
Support plant personnel involvement in community programs and activities.
Link Corporate, Energy Supply, and plant objectives through the Management System and business plans.
Establish action plans to achieve KPIs, initiatives, and other goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred or equivalent education and/or experience.
Ten (10) year's experience in power generation or equivalent to include - five years leadership experience.
Demonstrated leadership capability and proven
Experience leading Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolios, including involvement across the full lifecycle: design, construction, contract negotiations, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
Other renewable generation experience is desirable, including operating and maintaining wind farms and wind turbine systems.
Capable of safely climbing a 105‑meter wind turbine and completing escape and rescue training, as well as working at heights and in confined spaces.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Long Term Incentive
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