Job Description

Location(s): CO - Denver

Are you fit and ready to work hard at a challenging but rewarding job that doesnt require you to sit behind a desk all day? Do you want to build a long-term career in a stable industry at a company thats committed to treating you with respect, training you well and ensuring your safety? A field or skilled labor job at Xcel Energy could be the opportunity youre looking for.

***NOTE: This position requires an assessment prior to interview consideration. We ask you to please carefully read the instructions below

Summary
This position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Electric Distribution System in PSCo Colorado jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

* EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Assess all outages and emergency situations, develop service restoration and emergency response plans, and direct the implementation of the plans. Document restoration data and review elements of the process for improvement opportunities
* REAL TIME SYSTEM MONITORING: Monitor the Electric Distribution System using EMS, NMS, ADMS, and other computer tools. Address customer concerns and resolutions including government and community electric service issues
* NMS Switch Plans (SP): Review, approve, and direct system switching procedures using the NMS system. Prepare emergency switching requests and procedures. Perform Switching Authority duties and responsibilities for all work under their jurisdiction
* WORKLOAD PLANNING/PRIORITIZATION: Prioritize outage, emergency response requests and non-outage service orders and dispatch to field personnel. Schedule and assign work to dispatchers, substation operators, troubleman, district reps, etc. to meet workload requirements.
* CUSTOMER INTERACTION: Initiate and respond to major customer telephone calls regarding outages and other service concerns. Answer fire, police, and other public authority emergency calls and respond with company resources accordingly. Communicate with internal management on affects of customer outages and emergencies as required
* EFFICIENCY: Oversee work direction for efficient and effective operation of the distribution system and balance the needs for service reliability and response with cost-effective practices

Required

* Technical requirements include demonstrated knowledge of the electric distribution system design, operation, maintenance, and performance.
* Education: Two years of Post Secondary training in electricity or electric distribution with five years of experience in electric utility operations; or completion of an Xcel or equivalent lineman apprenticeship with three years lineman/troubleman experience; or four years engineering degree with three years experience in electric utility distribution.
* Experience: Combined five or more years of education and related electric distribution experience.
* Must be able to work rotating shifts and respond to emergencies and overtime requirements.
* Possess excellent verbal and communication skills and computer skills.
* Able to work both alone and in a team environment under extreme workload and emergency conditions.
* Must have successful score on the Behavioral Assessment and an apptitude assessment.

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Steps in Xcel Energys hiring process

1. All qualified candidates will be sent an online assessment via e-mail. Applicants must successfully pass in order to be further considered.
2. Candidates who successfully pass the assessment will be contacted to come in for an information session and interview.
3. After attending our information session/interview, our Team Leaders will collaborate to decide which candidates are best qualified and offers will be made.
4. Candidates who accept the employment offer will be required to pass Xcel Energys background check and drug test. This process can take up to two weeks before clearance is issued.
5. After successful passing of the background check and drug test, candidates are ready to start the training class.

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 youre ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
Posting Notes: CO - Denver || CO - Denver || United States (US) || Operations || 61520:G&E Control Center PSC || Full-Time || Bargaining ||
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $49.57 per hour

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Requisition Number: 28821

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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