Sr. Renewable Operation Center Analyst

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:

The Renewable Operation Center Analyst plays a vital role on the Renewable Operation Center team. Primary responsibilities include creating and presenting a daily morning report to support on-site and ROC operations, performing quantitative analysis to drive proactive work management, utilizing advanced and predictive analysis to recommend adjustments to site maintenance schedules, designing visual and interactive dashboards for the ROC to identify performance trends, and acting as a liaison between operations and engineering teams. 
 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Daily collaboration with ROC Operators, onsite operations, engineering, IT support teams, transmission, and remote renewable operations leadership to drive performance improvement by identifying, building, and implementing technical efficiencies. 
• Responsible for leading data software service initiatives to ensure XE Renewable Operations is positioned to deliver both accurate and timely reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support onsite operations, remote operations and renewable operations leadership through daily, weekly, monthly and ad hoc advanced analytics reporting.
• Identify and implement technical improvements to ROC processes and procedures.
• Identify potential operational risks through analytics, escalate concerns, and implement process improvements to mitigate economic loss or safety risks.
• Support the ROC with future renewable growth through database architecture, local plant SCADA testing, and report development.
   

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business analytics, data science, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics or related fields. 
• Minimum 4-year experience in operating mathematical models, data mining, and analytics. 
• Strong understanding of wind, solar, and battery design.
• Ability to support after-hour renewable operations during heightened operating conditions.
• Full-time onsite position.

Preferred Requirements

• Prefer previous work experience in renewable operations.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills with ability to learn Microsoft Excel, Python, Java, VBA, SQL, R, PowerBI, renewable plant SCADA Systems, and network/communication systems to identify plant interconnectivity issues.

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: $95,200.00 to $135,200.00 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 06/02/25

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