Senior Operations Manager – Geo Design

Xcel Energy

. Lead a safe, high-performing operations team across multiple levels, functions, facilities, and/or commodities.

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeEvergreen • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $183,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading high-performing operations teams, driving safety improvements, and implementing process adherence within utility systems and power generation. Proven ability to manage performance metrics, regulatory compliance, and labor relations while fostering collaboration across stakeholders.

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Operations ManagementSafety Improvement StrategiesPerformance Metrics AnalysisUnion Labor Agreement AdministrationUtility Finance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Operations LeadershipProcess ImprovementBudget ManagementData Integrity ManagementRegulatory ComplianceUtility Systems DesignAnalytical ReportingWorkforce PlanningProject ManagementPerformance Metrics Setting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Asset Management ApplicationsAnalytical ApplicationsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCompletion of Approved Apprentice Program

Industry Keywords

Utility SystemsPower GenerationEnvironmental RegulationsO&M FinanceLabor Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a safe, high-performing operations team across multiple levels, functions, facilities, and/or commodities.
Drive efficient use of resources and establish a culture of process adherence and continuous improvement.
Lead and implement daily operations, cyclical processes, and special projects.
Set and achieve business area goals aligned with corporate and business unit strategies and objectives.
Drive safety improvements, develop safety strategies, and oversee safety leaders.
Manage team performance using operational efficiency metrics, data integrity, and process adherence.
Conduct strategic planning and manage organization budgets and business plans.
Identify and implement process improvements and ensure execution of plans and metrics.
Establish workforce and development planning practices and manage employee performance.
Select, plan, and direct the workforce supporting safe, reliable, compliant operations.
Serve as primary contact for labor-relations issue resolution.
Build internal relationships and foster collaboration across stakeholders.
Design and develop solutions meeting customer and stakeholder needs.
Remove obstacles and assist team members to improve project and work performance.
Guide execution and documentation in accordance with company policies, labor agreements, and regulatory standards.
Ensure crews are qualified and establish, monitor, and track regulatory compliance processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Previous customer service and team lead escalation experience strongly preferred.
Completion of an approved apprentice program in an appropriately related craft.
Demonstrated understanding of utility finance, capital and O&M.
Will be required to be on call for escalated operations and emergencies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending 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
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility