Senior Business Operations Support Specialist
Xcel EnergyMinneapolis, MN
Full Time
Posted October 26, 2026
$34 - $47/hr
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- Source
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 27, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Key Responsibilities
- Standard Operations Position. Perform a wide range of operations support activities. Ensure consistent and effective creation of non-design work orders, as well as service and material purchase requisitions, and work order reconciliation activities where needed. Ensure a high level of accuracy within all operating systems to support data integrity and process adherence in addition to supporting automation opportunities. Provide backup administrative support functions as required.
- Manage non-design work order creation, purchase requisition creation, and/or work order reconciliation for Operations business needs.
- Assist business unit customers with SAP errors related to work order release, purchase requisition release and other barriers to work.
- Support development and implementation of related automation support for respective workstreams. Assist business unit with training and utilization of automation.
- Communicate and work effectively with business unit and build and leverage strong partnerships with stakeholder groups and customers at a variety of levels to maximize productivity, utilization, and operational efficiency of all resources.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of work processes, Capital and O&M requirements, vendors and contracts, safety requirements and other information as necessary to perform the role.
- Ensure requests are processed accurately in a timely manner.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Minimum five years' experience in construction, design, maintenance, or operations area.
- Must have a good understanding of the regular work functions of the area including work order creation, purchase requisition creation, capital/O&M policy, operations functions, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to manage work activities in a manner that meets customer and/or internal stakeholder requirements.
- Established analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet tools.
- Ability to retrieve and manipulate data from reporting tools.
- Knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of computer software applications which include Microsoft products, SAP, etc.
- Previous experience working with SAP
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in the utility industry
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
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