Dir, Gas Operations

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Provides strategic leadership to achieve customer, investor and employee satisfaction. Responsible to direct the operating company gas distribution, construction, operations, maintenance and emergency response activities. Accountable for implementation of organizational policies, attainment of organizational goals and objectives with emphasis on fiscal responsibility, employee/public safety and service reliability, as well as anticipating and positioning the organization to meet future business needs in a changing competitive environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and direction for the organization to contribute to the financial and operational excellence of the Gas Operations organization. Responsible for the effective and efficient utilization of resources with emphasis on safety, customer satisfaction, reliability and compliance with regulations. Develops, approves and manages annual and long-term expense and capital financial resource budgets.
• Responsible for effective and efficient use of bargaining and non-bargaining resources with emphasis on cost reduction, safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Involved with union general contract negotiations specific to department for all areas of responsibility supported by represented employees.
• Provides for ongoing, effective and clear communication of the organizational vision, mission, key objectives and individual roles to employees and leaders. Responsible for engaging the workforce through seeking and responding to employee and leader input, consistently recognizing high performing employees, providing the appropriate tools and materials to perform the work assigned and ensuring the workforce understands the vision and mission of the organization and how their work contributes to the achievement of goals. Communicates with and establishes effective working relationships with external entities and internal organizations outside span of control to maximize efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.
• Responsible for building, maintaining and improving ongoing working relationships with internal and external organizations and service providers to ensure and provide maximize efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.
• Applies industry and company best practices, competencies and success factors to establish performance expectations. Assesses complex competitive, technical, political and social issues and develops strategies to achieve results that consider the perspective of a wide variety of stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• 10 years of experience in gas or utility operations including 5 years of progressive management experience.
• Industry knowledge/experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership successes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, operation and maintenance fundamentals of gas distribution systems, restoration techniques, and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of codes/regulations including PHMSA, OSHA, UPC, DOT, EEO/AA, EPA, PUC, environmental, land use, franchise & building codes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of management systems, Pipeline Compliance & Standards Manual, safety manuals and labor agreements.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $139,400.00 to $197,000.00 per year

This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay - Annual Incentive Program, Pay - 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, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave

Pay and benefit packages may vary based on position. Some employees are under collective bargaining agreements, which determine the benefits they will receive. If the information conflicts with the terms of the written plan documents governing the plan, the plan document will control. Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 04/07/24

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Salary : $139,400 - $197,000