Manager, Technical Training - Transmission and Distibution

Job Opportunity At Xcel Energy

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

Responsible for managing the activities of Operations Technical Training and for assuring training is used as a strategic tool to provide highly skilled and knowledgeable staff for safe, reliable, cost-effective operations and to support performance improvement. Ensures initial and continuing training is in compliance within the constraints of applicable regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate and administer a portfolio of technical training strategies and programs that meet regulatory requirements and produce desired business results through effective program management.
• Partner with business area leadership to optimize effective technical training program strategies for all business area capital and O&M projects. Set expectations and goals with the business areas in fostering an environment where training is an integral part of the business. Understand customers, industry dynamics and regulatory environment to effectively prioritize strategic direction.
• Lead and set priorities through business area teams for maximum efficiency in the implementation of policies, programs and initiatives that meet business area objectives and regulatory compliance. Design and develop skills enhancement strategies and practices to support continuous improvement of field staff necessary to meet / exceed business and organizational goals and successfully meet industry and competitive challenges.
• Provide guidance, technical expertise and counsel to business area leadership in dealing with federal, state and local regulatory training updates and requirements. Partner with Operations in responding to training requests. Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Responsible for hiring, managing and maintaining an effective team of professionals. Attract, recruit and retain a highly motivated technical staff. Develop and communicate clear performance expectations at a team and individual level.
• Manage budgetary responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

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 : $109,500.00 to $155,500.00 per year.

This position is eligible for the following benefits : 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, 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 / 07 / 25

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