Enter a job title or keyword

Senior Gas Operations System Analyst

Xcel Energy


Job Location:

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 84900 - 120566
Posted: 16 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

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

Has technical support responsibility for interpreting organizing coordination of project assignments. Coordinates and often determines the requirements for data acquisition control and information management for the Gas Control Center Gas Plant and Gas Dispatch / Emergency Response systems and coordinates the development of computer systems to meet these requirements utilizing technology consistent with company direction. Plans and develops projects which have considerable impact on the gas operations. Serves as technical specialist for gas operation department

Essential Responsibilities

  • Plans develops coordinates and directs gas operations projects and is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of the progress of those projects. Along with the reviewing checking and testing of the work completed by the (RTU mobile communications Ventex Passport RoverInk SCADA MAPCOM and MMIG) system programmers. Works to resolve issues identified and re-validate functionality prior to rolling changes out into the production environments

  • Participates in the development of new technologies leads implementation of new technologies and executes trouble shooting of existing technologies (RTU mobile communications Ventex Passport RoverInk SCADA MAPCOM) so that public safety employee safety compliance productivity stakeholder requirements are met

  • Leads the effort and often determines the requirements for data acquisition and information management for the Gas Control Center Gas Plant and Gas Dispatch / Emergency Response systems. Participates in gathering creating and documenting user requirements and works with business systems to ensure requirements are met. Ensures technical documentation is created and maintained. Conceives plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.

  • Has technical responsibility for developing and providing system training for gas system controllers plant operator / controllers dispatchers and field technicians and others on safe techniques for operating and maintaining gas operations systems / mobile applications operating guidelines and special operating conditions. Assist in the development maintaining and revising standard operating procedures and policies. Evaluate effectiveness of the training and modify as needed.

  • Coordinates development and implements compliance reporting emergency response reporting gas plant maintenance reporting and alarm management reporting.

  • Keeps abreast of technology industry and business trends to ensure that appropriate technologies are being considered in the planning process that meet organizational requirements. This requires attending industry workshops and seminars as well as reading various related materials.

  • Provides day to day as well as on-call support of department personnel relating to technical issues


Minimum Requirements

  • BS degree in Engineering Computer Science or completion of an accredited technical institute program along with a minimum of 10 years experience in the natural gas business such as operations engineering gas supply gas control.

  • Gas operations experience of which 7 years were involved in gas systems development supporting gas control systems or gas plant maintenance systems and or mobile data applications (RTU mobile communications Ventex Passport RoverInk SCADA MAPCOM and gas SCADA.

  • Must possess strong analytical skills to determine information management needs through job experience in the gas control area and information management systems to meet those needs with an in-depth knowledge of the gas operations north gas delivery system operation and location.

  • Knowledge of and ability to apply DOT/ PHMSA FERC TSA and PUC regulations.

  • Must have the ability to work independently with minimal direction on a daily basis as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment to successfully meet common goals.

  • Proffered technical skills or demonstrated ability to learn to the following technologies; Cicode C SQL Visual Basic Windows C/C and Citcode.

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.

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 .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84900.00 to $120566.00 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.

In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 06/04/26

EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) Employee Rights (PDF)

All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the companys information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies standards and best practices recognizing that cybersecurity is everyones responsibility.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.


Required Experience:

Senior IC