Director Wildfire Strategy and Performance
Director Wildfire Strategy and Performance
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$ 144800 - 205600
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Job Description
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 youre looking for.
Position Summary
Provides strategic leadership to direct the development and implementation of comprehensive wildfire mitigation strategies and performance improvement initiatives. Supports the development and implementation of short and longterm business plans that ensure achievement of jurisdictional and corporate business objectives. Oversee wildfire mitigation strategies related to grid design and system hardening asset management and inspections vegetation management and inspections grid operations and protocol and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) procedures.
Essential Responsibilities
- Direct the development and of strategies for enhancing the resilience of the power grid to wildfire threats. Ensure collaboration with standards engineering and operations teams to design prioritize and implement grid upgrades and hardening measures. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to grid design and wildfire mitigation.
- Optimize and maintain an asset management system to monitor and assess the condition of critical infrastructure. Establish regular asset inspection protocols to validate the accuracy of the asset management system and work completed.
- Direct the development of and oversee vegetation risk management plans to reduce wildfire fuel load near power lines and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to evaluate and upgrade protective equipment and technologies used within the grid to withstand wildfire conditions. Evaluate risk and implement protocols and standards for device settings that minimize wildfirerelated grid disturbances and enhance safety.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive PSPS program including communication strategies protocols and incident response plans. Collaborate with operations teams to monitor grid performance and implement realtime mitigation measures during wildfire events. Develop and conduct training programs for staff involved in grid operations during wildfires. Continuously improve and refine PSPS procedures based on lessons learned from previous events.
- Recruits leads develops trains and engages team of high performing integration consultants. Participates in workforce and talent planning with other IC organizations. Demonstrates collaborative leadership in a matrixed organization.
- In partnership with senior leadership supports the development and implementation of annual and longterm business plans and budgets that effectively utilizes resources and positions the organization to meet future business needs.
- Maintains the integrity of all business processes data and systems within a defined enterprise process scope area. Governs complete and accurate role & process design documentation performance measures reports and training materials. Serves as final approver for all associated changes.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mathematics Engineering Business Administration Finance Process Management or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Bachelors degree in engineering environmental science or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of utility or energy sector with experience in grid management.
- Strong project management experience and ability to deliver results.
- Experience leading and/or managing crossfunctional teams organization or workgroup
- Excellent written and verbal communication leadership and interpersonal skills. Proven track record of working collaboratively across departments.
- Strong communication skills are required to engage stakeholders and convey technical information to diverse audiences including regulatory agencies local communities and emergency services.
Preferred Requirements
- Graduate Degree in Mathematics Engineering Economics Business Administration Data Science.
- Operational experience in oil and gas natural gas and/or electric operations business.
- Regulatory knowledge and experience with communications to varied groups including senior leadership and regulators.
- Experience with wildfire mitigation strongly.
- Strong knowledge of wildfire risk assessment mitigation strategies and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with GIS asset management software and data analysis tools.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energyrelated 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 youre 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.
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NonBargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $144800.00 to $205600.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program Long Term Incentive 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) LimitedPurpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Shortterm disability (STD) Longterm 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 LeaveBenefit 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.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
