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Xcel Energy Inc

Commercial Operations Specialist

Xcel Energy Inc, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Overview

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

Supports Xcel Energy's Commercial Operations group in ensuring the real time energy demands of its customers are met. Develops knowledge and expertise by completing a series of assignments in the Power Operations, Gas Supply, and Energy Scheduling groups. Acquires utility industry knowledge and proficiency in the skill sets needed to advance into other roles within the Commercial Operations group. Responsibilities

Gas Supply: Under the supervision of experienced staff, coordinate the scheduling and nomination process for gas supply, transportation, and storage volumes. Energy Scheduling: Assist in scheduling physical energy purchases and sales with Balancing Areas, counterparties, and energy marketers. Power System Operations: Under the supervision of experienced staff, learn to coordinate and maintain hourly energy balance between demand and supply requirements. Assist with dispatching generation facilities and purchase power resources with economic consideration to maintain system reliability. Learn to maximize the economic benefit to the system by identifying additional trading opportunities available through the open market. Pursue NERC certification to become qualified to independently dispatch. Training: Develop general operational knowledge within Commercial Operations across all three operating companies. Expand functional knowledge of Xcel Energy's core businesses beyond Commercial Operations. Staffing Coverage: Once proficiency is developed in the above areas (Power System Operations, Gas Supply, Energy Scheduling), provide staffing coverage as needed in an area by independently performing the responsibilities of the role in times of high workload or staffing shortages. Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or other field with an emphasis in analytical thinking (i.e. mathematics, social science fields, etc.). Six years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Must be able to handle time pressured deadlines on an hourly and daily basis. Ability to work 12-hour shifts with partial work on nights and weekends when working in Power Operations and partial on-call availability over weekends when working in Gas Supply is required. Preferred Characteristics

Working knowledge of power system operations, energy industry structure, gas scheduling, or a logistics-based industry. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel - Intermediate skill level and above 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. Deadline to Apply: 10/17/25 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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