Principal Gas Standards Consultant - St. Paul, MN

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Service, MS
92K-130K Annually
Senior level
Energy
The Role
The Principal Gas Standards Consultant leads the development of gas standards and design criteria, oversees pipeline safety audits, plans policies for gas asset management, and provides technical guidance for operational improvements in Gas Delivery systems.
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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
Applies visionary, strategic and technical leadership in developing gas standards, policies, and design criteria to achieve optimal life-cycle performance of Delivery assets. Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have important impact on operational activities. Plan and create work requiring judgment and independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Partner with service providers to develop and recommend alternative courses of action based on facts.
Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership driving visionary and strategic processes to improve life-cycle performance. Anticipate changes in operational, environmental, and regulatory environments to position resources that maximize effectiveness and efficiency.

  • Take the lead role in the facilitation of state and federal pipeline safety audits. Provide written response to all regulatory inspections that balance compliance, safety, and optimal performance of gas assets. Perform follow-up for all audit report recommendations and process improvement changes to ensure that clients have completed all agreed-upon responsive action.

  • Plan, schedule, create, or coordinate implementation of policies to design, install, and maintain gas assets. Direct activities and provide leadership to groups responsible for monitoring the quality, performance, and regulatory compliance of gas assets and initiating remedial measures as necessary.

  • Technical liaison and facilitator to consolidate and standardize business practices within the entire Gas Delivery operating regions. Recognized authority and consultant for Delivery partners and others with a high degree of reliance placed on successful experience in applying solutions to Delivery processes and assets.

  • Team Lead for cross-functional work groups to identify technical and operational solutions to improve gas asset performance and meet strategic vision of gas system performance. Provide technical, financial and regulatory basis for recommendations. Develop implementation plans and schedules to effect corporate changes and monitor effectiveness of programs.

  • Provider leadership and direction to managers, coordinators, designers, analysts, and service providers that perform work on gas assets.


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business or engineering or related field or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

  • 8 years' experience in Gas Delivery systems, Operations, Design & Layout, or Supply Chain

  • 2 years leadership/management experience.

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 [email protected].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $92,300.00 to $130,000.00 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.

Deadline to Apply: 12/20/24

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Xcel Energy is engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity.

As a leading electric and natural gas energy company, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers across our eight states: Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.

Our workforce of more than 12,000 is rising to the challenge of a dynamic, constantly-changing utility industry. One that requires us to be even more customer focused, forward thinking and productive while remaining committed to meeting our customers’ fundamental need for safe, reliable, affordable energy.

With nearly 50% of our workforce eligible to retire in the next five years, there’s never been a better time to come on board. Do you have a passion for renewable energy, like wind or solar? Or care about giving back to the community? You’ll be in a position to directly impact our energy future.

At Xcel Energy, you’ll be challenged, respected and rewarded. You’ll find an ethical team committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship. A dynamic company where you’ll have meaningful work that makes a difference.

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