Product Operations Specialist

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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: Perform operational activities related to customer products to ensure accurate and timely processing of work. Customer products supported by this position may include but are not limited to: energy efficiency rebates, demand management/demand response products, clean transportation / electric vehicle products, and interconnections for renewables or other distributed energy resources (DERs). Duties include managing pending work queues, work order processing and distribution, application entry and review, communications, and specialized tasks. Provide training and coordination with other Product Operations employees. Utilize understanding of complex technical issues (e.g., electrical code, engineering standards) to solve problems. Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions. Establish and document workflow through lean processes. Cross-trained across states on tasks to address seasonal and other workload fluctuations. Competent in numerous different product offerings and able to perform more complex tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Process applications and for customer products on a timely basis including review and entry of into systems of record for all customer segments. Utilize critical thinking, analysis, and technical understanding to assure that all information is complete and accurate.
• Perform peer reviews for quality control purposes. Provide back up support for numerous products during periods of high activity to ensure timely processing of work. Identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Respond to customer inquiries and settle customer disputes regarding program participation, work status, bill adjustments and/or property damage related to Xcel Energy's programs. Coordinate resolution with the customer and other stakeholders such as third-party contractors.
• Provide support for other operational activities such as vendor management, invoice management, inventory management, maintenance support, and technology development. Coordinate closely with Product Operations leadership and product managers to complete on a timely basis.
• Identify and recommend process and system changes to improve operations and customer service for the products the team supports. Provide supporting training and communication as needed.
• Support other internal teams as necessary for escalated issues (e.g., bill corrections, control days for demand response, expedited engineering and metering requests). This includes communicating with internal departments on escalated issues and requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of products is required.
• Demonstrated job performance and good verbal and written skills required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required.
• Experience working in customer service or operations related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Xcel Energy processes and systems is preferred.
• 10-key typing ability is preferred.
• Good analytical skills and organization skills is strongly preferred.
• Must be customer focused, self-motivated, results and team oriented, and flexible.

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.

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The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $22.40 to $31.40 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/07/26