Xcel Energy Hiring for ES Standards Compliance Consultant at Denver, Colorado Full Time

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 leadership in developing and documenting procedures/processes to be utilized in Energy Supply, both Generation and Commercial Operations, to ensure compliance with new and revised Mandatory Reliability Standards regulations. Responsible for assessing compliance with the standards from a cross-functional perspective, conducts internal Energy Supply audits of standard evidence, prepares information for annual self-certifications, and coordinates information collection for regulatory audit materials. Manages the Reliability Standards program documentation and maintains compliance tracking software. Ensures business processes are aligned with the reliability compliance standards and works with business areas to address identified gaps.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages the material collection of required information to substantiate compliance with the Mandatory Reliability Standards for the fleet Generation and Commercial Operations areas of the Energy Supply organization. Responsible for the contractual compliance filing and data responsibilities for Energy Supply. Maintains required documentation and supporting materials. Works with business units to obtain additional information for compliance audits and special information requests as needed.

• Provides technical support for the development and maintenance of policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (i.e. Reliability, NERC, FERC, Regional Entities). Institutes changes to policy as needed due to regulation additions/revisions and works with the business units to ensure new and revised compliance standards are effectively integrated into operating procedures.

• Conducts Energy Supply internal compliance audits across the generation fleet and Commercial Operations organizations. Coordinates and directs the overall audit process. Reviews internal processes, required documentation, and supporting materials to ensure compliance with standards and associated reporting requirements. Responsible for annual self-certification activities for Generation and Commercial Operations areas.

• Consults with business units on any potential gaps/deficiencies identified in compliance audits and works with them to address issues in a timely manner. Reports gaps/deficiencies to Reliability Standard Compliance Manager and ensures resolution of issues, escalates issues to Manager as needed.

• Performs other duties as necessary to support Corporate Compliance efforts, which may include training others and/or developing resources (checklists, tools, etc.) to assist the business with implementation of the reliability standard compliance program and Energy Supply processes regulated by the compliance standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

• Knowledge of current NERC/FERC standards, requirements, and regulations as well as auditing or regulatory experience is highly desired.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experiencing interpreting complex rules and regulations as well as drafting policies/procedures is necessary.

• Minimum of 4 years experience in the utility industry, with experience in power generation, Commercial Operations, audit services, regulatory compliance, or equivalent industrial power and/or equipment operations experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of generating facility operations, maintenance processes, and Commercial Operations is desired.

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to process/maintain large quantities of information. Involves up to 25% travel.

Salary range is $110,000-$130,000/year

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 [email protected] .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay – 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, 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.

Anticipated Last Date to Apply: 02/05/24

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