Balancing Authority Operator or Senior Operator

The Balancing Authority Operator manages the real-time monitoring and operation of Xcel Energy's Balancing Authority Area, ensuring grid security and reliability according to NERC and regulatory standards. This role involves independent actions such as emergency load shedding, generation replacement, and system restoration while maintaining accurate data from Energy Management Systems. Operators collaborate with generation plants, transmission systems, and other authorities to maintain system stability during normal and emergency conditions.