Operations Manager, ME Trouble Department

Job overview

The Operations Manager, ME Trouble Department role is listed in Saint Paul, MN, with Xcel Energy’s hybrid work model; many roles work onsite Tuesday through Thursday, though expectations vary. The anticipated annual base pay is $112,200–$159,400. Xcel Energy serves electricity and natural gas customers and works to provide safe, reliable, and compliant operations. The manager leads an operations team across functions, facilities, or commodities, promoting safety, operational efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role oversees crew effectiveness, performance metrics, staffing, employee development, stakeholder relationships, and execution of work under company policies, labor agreements, and regulatory standards.

What you'll do

• Provide visible safety leadership through meetings, job briefs, audits, training, investigations, and observations
• evaluate operational performance and drive process improvements
• lead crew effectiveness, quality, and productivity
• plan resources and work
• recruit, coach, and manage employee performance
• maintain internal and external relationships
• oversee work documentation, training, and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations manager

me trouble department

utility operations

safety leadership

crew management

regulatory compliance

continuous improvement

saint paul mn

xcel energy

on-call schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The role requires working an on-call schedule.

About the employer

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