Transmission Account Representative REP324

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

Develop retain and administer transmission related agreements for Xcel Energy Transmissions present and prospective investor-owned utilities municipalities rural electric associations and other non-retail customers. Oversee and administer contracts with Power Producers who interconnect to the Xcel Energy system and deliver their product through the Xcel Energy transmission system. Develop customer driven solutions for and resolve disputes with aforementioned customers. Interface with Transmission Operations control areas reserve groups RTOs FERC and neighboring transmission systems. Develop high-level relationships with industry customers while having extensive knowledge of Xcel Energy competitors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conceive coordinate negotiate and implement complex proposals contracts and amendments to retain and increase transmission services for existing and new customers. Maintain strong understanding of FERC orders/rulings PSC requirements and RTO policies and procedures which affect interconnection and transmission service.

• Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale customers. Liaison to ISO FERC and other non-retail Xcel Energy functions.

• Initiate develop and maintain relationships with other utilities suppliers and other companies. Identify and analyze customers and competitors strategies needs and plans create and develop market and competitive intelligence and market plans for new transmission services.

• Originate lead and direct interdisciplinary teams to provide and implement customized solutions to customers that bring added value to Xcel Energy delivery business unit.

• Respond to inquiries regarding billings services rates options etc. when applicable.

• Provide information and support to other departments concerning agreements (historical or current) rates communications loads etc.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Six years of combined experience in negotiating contracts within the energy environment system planning system operations or engineering in a Utility environment preferred.

• Public speaking ability required.

• Work is highly confidential and requires an understanding of FERC order 888 and 889 and associated Standards of Conduct.

• Requires some evening and weekend work and some travel required.

• Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.

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 youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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