Energy Scheduler

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Position Summary

Schedule energy purchases/sales with control areas utilities and energy marketers. Ensures compliance with regional reserve sharing groups NERC and the provisions of transmission tariffs. Creates and processes NERC Tags uses OASIS to reserve and purchase transmission needed to support trading activities and creates additional trading margins through knowledge of least-cost transmission and displacement opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Create energy schedules for each Xcel regulated electric operating company and perform daily check out of such schedules with affected control areas and other transaction participants. Complete all electronic tags ensure all pre-scheduled energy transactions are properly tagged and in compliance with applicable NERC regulations. Create and distribute scheduling packages that contain all needed transaction data for real-time schedule management.

• Secure short-term transmission resources as needed through the use of OASIS and direct contact with non-jurisdictional transmission providers. Develops innovative and cost-effective ways to implement energy transactions and optimizes energy schedule paths to minimize transmission costs and associated losses. Works closely with Energy Traders to identify and secure constrained transmission paths recommend least cost transmission solutions and utilize purchased power contract delivery point flexibility.

• Processes new transmission agreements as needed gains access to new regional OASIS nodes and maintains files of authorized trading personnel on behalf of the security agent.

• Maintains detailed accurate and up to date records of all prescheduled transactions including system purchases and sales proprietary purchases and sales associated transmission charges and any other ISO or third-party charges. Ensures adherence to purchased power contract terms and conditions.

• Researches regional OASIS nodes to find least cost transmission paths for contemplated transactions. Develops purchase recommendations for both system and proprietary transmission positions. Uses extensive knowledge of regional transmission systems to train and educate other trading staff members.

• Supports the development and implementation of IT systems designed to improve the transaction process flow. Ensures that transaction information needed to support real-time management of preschedules is included with real-time scheduling package.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree with a strong preference for emphasis in technical studies finance accounting or economics.

• Two years of experience may be substituted for each year of college - 8 years required if not in possession of degree.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in WECC bilateral markets and/or ISO/RTO environments (SPP preferred; familiarity with MISO PJM or ERCOT a plus).

• Strong understanding of end-to-end deal flow including scheduling tagging and settlement (Day-Ahead vs. Real-Time deviations cuts/curtailments).

• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to coordinate across traders ISOs transmission providers and counterparties in real-time environments.

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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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73700.00 to $104633.33 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

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Deadline to Apply: 06/07/26

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