Business Operations Support Specialist- Entry or Senior Level

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.

The below job summary and responsibilities reflects the duties of the Environmental Analyst III;
Environmental Analyst IV levels will differ as more skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience.

Standard Operations Position. 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.

• Manage non-design work order creation, purchase requisition creation, and/or 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 work streams. 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.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of work processes, Capital and O&M requirements, vendors and contracts, safety requirements and other information as necessary to perform the role.
• Ensure requests are processed accurately in a timely manner.

This role can be filled at either of the levels listed below and can be hired in Colorado, Texas, or Minnesota.

($28.00 to $39.20 per hour)

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years related 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.

($29.40 to $45.77 per hour)

• 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.

Denver metro: $28.60 - $45.77 per hour.

Minneapolis metro: $29.40 - $47.44 per hour.

Texas, New Mexico, Kansas or rural Colorado: $28 - $44.74 per hour.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $28.00 to $47.44 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 (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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or…