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

Provides strategic leadership while directing Quality Management (QM) initiatives and Compliance oversight for the Gas Utility enterprise. Coordinates multi-disciplinary groups to develop processes and procedures to monitor and report compliance per DOT 49 CFR regulations, state pipeline safety regulations, and applicable regulatory codes. Develops a comprehensive strategic plan and process to reduce risk associated liability and improve the company's safety and compliance culture. Directs QM and Compliance changes, drives operational effectiveness, and provides performance governance across the operating companies to ensure continuous and sustainable improvement. Establishes proactive compliance monitoring and prepares business units for regulatory inspections. Supporting the integration of Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS) into work practices.

Essential Responsibilities

Oversee the overall strategy for the Company's QM and Compliance programs. Lead multiple teams of key stakeholders from cross-functional business units to perform gap analysis, establish benchmarks, develop strategic plans and implement programs of work that support industry practices.

Enhance the regulatory & compliance culture by developing and implementing key performance metrics and a process to execute action plans. Drive for completion of QM & Compliance strategic goals while ensuring the appropriate level of governance.

Develop and maintain effective relationships across multiple business units and departments to ensure timely and effective completion of compliance activities, as well as business learnings and implementation of leading or best practices. Actively interfaces with business units to discuss and prevent compliance issues. Finds and implements measures to resolve and minimize reoccurrence when non-compliance activities are found.

Utilizes committees, teams, and subject matter experts to represent the Company in related initiatives through sharing of best practices, benchmarking and driving continuous improvement of gas safety for the gas industry.

Create and oversee business processes and practices to monitor compliance activities from the business units. Evaluate and implement the efficient use of technology to capture, categorize, trend and track risk reduction initiatives.

Lead the internal and external compliance reporting communication strategy associated with implementation of QM & Compliance. Collaborate with communication partners to ensure messaging is consistent with strategies and reflects the Company's values.

Minimum Requirements

Eight years of related experience with 5 years of regulated utility experience, including in-depth understanding of regulatory code.

Ability to communicate complex information, develop and advance strategies, collaborate across business units and internal/external stakeholders.

Sound business judgment, excellent communication skills, problem resolution skills and proven ability to achieve results.

Well-connected within the industry and have tangible evidence of establishing a reputation of credibility and respect.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, communications, or related discipline.

Prior management experience, experience in gas standards.

Professional Engineering registration.

Knowledge of DOT, ASME, NFPA, and state regulations.

Desire to mature the Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS)

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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $109,500.00 to $155,500.00 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: 01/21/25

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