Emergency Response Program Manager

Xcel Energy

Minneapolis, MN

Full Time

Posted September 25, 2026

$112k - $159k

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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Job Description

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Key Responsibilities

The Emergency Response Program Manager governs the emergency response program, including plan lifecycle management, hazard and risk assessments, training, drills, and corrective actions. The role partners with Operations Managers to maintain site Emergency Action Plans for existing facilities and develop plans for renewables and emerging generation technologies. It also works with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen and sustain enterprise response capabilities. This program role does not replace site operational command or the technical authority of Safety, Environmental, Security, or Engineering.
Govern fleet emergency-preparedness standards, procedures, records, and annual work plan. Coordinate annual EAP reviews, lead all-hazards assessments, and integrate results into plans, training, exercises, and mitigation actions.
Provide technical leadership to site Emergency Plan stakeholders, lead process improvements, and manage major emergency-planning projects through design and implementation.
Apply advanced emergency-planning expertise to resolve issues, define methods, and improve program approaches across related assignments.
Establish preparedness metrics, assess program performance, report risks and lessons learned, and track corrective actions to closure.
Support emergency-planning needs for acquisitions, new builds, technology changes, and construction-to-operations handoffs.
Define role-based NIMS/ICS training requirements and maintain completion records.
Participate in external emergency-planning forums, represent the fleet as a subject matter expert, and support related training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, emergency management, or business-related field is required.
Ten years of progressive experience in emergency preparedness, electric utility operations, or incident management is required.
Strong knowledge of utility operations and ICS/NIMS required. Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), PMP, or similar advanced credential preferred.
Experience developing or governing emergency response programs across multiple sites, asset types, or operating companies.
Experience supporting emergency response for conventional thermal generation plants, renewable generation, emerging technologies, or new builds.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.