Business Operations Support Specialist - Entry Or Senior Level

Xcel Energy Operations Support Position

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? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for. This role offers opportunities to learn and grow in a challenging workplace.

Position Summary

Perform a wide range of operations support activities. Ensure consistent and effective creation of non-design work orders, as well as service and material purchase requisitions, and work order reconciliation activities where needed. Ensure a high level of accuracy within all operating systems to support data integrity and process adherence in addition to supporting automation opportunities. Provide backup administrative support functions as required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage work order reconciliation for Operations business needs.
• Assist business unit customers with SAP errors related to work order release, purchase requisition release and other barriers to work.
• Support development and implementation of related automation support for respective workstreams. Assist business unit with training and utilization of automation.
• Communicate and work effectively with business unit and build and leverage strong partnerships with stakeholder groups and customers at a variety of levels to maximize productivity, utilization, and operational efficiency of all resources.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of work processes, capital and operational requirements, vendors and contracts, safety requirements and other information as necessary to perform the role.
• Ensure requests are processed accurately in a timely manner.

Entry Level - ($28.70 to $40.16 per hour)

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years related experience industries experience in construction, design, maintenance or operations area (utility experience preferred).
• Must have a good understanding of the regular work functions of the area including work order creation, purchase requisition creation, capital/O&M policy, operations functions, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work activities in a manner that meets customer and/or internal stakeholder requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to retrieve and manipulate data from reporting tools.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of computer software applications which include Microsoft products, SAP, etc.

Senior Level - ($33.05 to $46.29 per hour)

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum five years' experience in construction, design, maintenance, or operations area (utility experience preferred).
• Must have a good understanding of the regular work functions of the area including work order creation, purchase requisition creation, capital/O&M policy, operations functions, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work activities in a manner that meets customer and/or internal stakeholder requirements.
• Established analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to retrieve and manipulate data from reporting tools.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of computer software applications which include Microsoft products, SAP, etc.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management or related field.
• Previous experience working with SAP and/or electric utility knowledge.

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.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $28.70 to $46.29 per hour.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, 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.

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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Deadline to Apply: 11/30/25.

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