Xcel Energy

Operator Qualification Evaluator

Xcel Energy$84K — $120K *
Hugo, MN 55038In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Five years of experience in the gas utility industry.
  • Technical knowledge to assess individual KSAs for covered tasks and respond to AOCs.
  • Strong understanding of all regulations, operating standards, and company procedures.
  • Proficiency with office software applications.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct compliance assessments for company and contractor personnel according to regulatory standards.
  • Administer performance and oral evaluations per the OQ Plan requirements.
  • Document and maintain comprehensive compliance records accurately and legibly.
  • Analyze compliance reports and integrate new business processes into the Gas Compliance program.
  • Identify compliance risks and collaborate on solutions with gas operating areas.
  • Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels, including delivering presentations.
  • Review internal documentation to ensure proper compliance and recordkeeping.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Health Savings Account (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Provide technical and strategic expertise in the execution of a Gas Compliance and Operator Qualification (OQ) Program. Conducts field and office compliance assessments of company and contractor personnel to ensure adherence to all codes and standards. Administer performance evaluations and assessments designed to determine the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). to perform covered tasks on distribution and transmission gas pipelines as defined by the OQ Plan. partner with multi-disciplinary groups to develop processes and procedures to fulfill regulatory requirements related to assuring gas compliance requirements and company policy. Responsible for status reporting and identifying training requirements based on assessment results. Monitor key reports and metrics to ensure compliance with policy and the OQ Plan.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Conducts field and office compliance assessments of company and contractor personnel to ensure adherence to all PHMSA, D.O.T. and company standards and policies.

  • Administer performance evaluations or oral evaluations in accordance with the requirements of the evaluation, designed to assess an individual's performance of a covered task as determined by the OQ Plan.

  • Accurately document and maintain records ensuring that said documents and records are legible, accurate, completed appropriately, and traceable to the applicable items or activities.

  • Analyzes reports to assure compliance with company policy and procedures. Addresses and incorporates as necessary new Gas Compliance business processes into the overall Gas Compliance and Operator Qualification effort.

  • Identifies compliance/performance risks and works with the gas operating areas in the development of intermediate and long-term solutions to meet regulatory requirements. Leverages relationships to identify opportunities for improvement and develops solutions to operational issues.

  • Communicates information to company personnel at all levels, including presentations to management and field personnel. Creates and maintains open dialogues with departments, requests information and responds by providing suggestions, alternatives and assistance.

  • Reviews company documents and records to ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping of all activities.


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

  • Five years of experience in the gas utility industry.

  • Possess the technical knowledge and capability to ascertain an individual's KSAs to perform covered tasks and recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) associated with the covered task.

  • Able to provide and apply knowledge of all regulations and rules and the company's operating standards, policies, procedures and processes.

  • Proficient with office software applications.

  • Able to handle multiple projects, prioritize and schedule tasks, pay attention to detail and demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.

  • Ability to travel up to 30%.

  • Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience in natural gas transmission/distribution operations, audit services, regulatory compliance functions highly preferred.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,566.00 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: 07/16/26

About Xcel Energy

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Join the dynamic team at Xcel Energy, where innovation meets expertise in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. As a leading energy company, Xcel Energy offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower professionals to advance their careers while contributing to environmental stewardship.

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Learn more about Xcel Energy
Size
11,321 employees
Market Cap
$38.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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