Operations Scheduler

Job overview

The Operations Scheduler role is based in Minneapolis, MN. The posting states an anticipated starting pay range of $33.90–$47.43 per hour. Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas service and describes its work as supporting reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. The scheduler plans and prioritizes work across a designated region, function, or commodity area, aligning resources and dependencies to produce an executable schedule for field teams. The role monitors capacity and performance, resolves scheduling conflicts, and works with stakeholders to support customer, compliance, safety, and operational goals.

What you'll do

• Plan a multi-week work schedule based on demand, priorities, resource availability, customer expectations, permitting, and business guidelines
• identify gaps and resolve scheduling conflicts or recommend solutions
• manage personnel, equipment, materials, and backlog
• optimize resource assignments
• analyze performance and forecast resource utilization
• support process improvements and metric reviews
• ensure compliance work is scheduled on time
• coordinate with supervisors and stakeholders
• maintain scheduling meetings and negotiate project dates to meet customer and compliance requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations scheduler

workforce scheduling

resource planning

utility operations

work coordination

compliance scheduling

operational performance

minneapolis mn

xcel energy

hourly pay $33.90–$47.43

scheduling analytics

stakeholder coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), pension, paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off.

Why this role

The posting describes Xcel Energy’s hybrid work model generally, while noting that location expectations vary by role, team, and business needs.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.