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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/job/Denver-Meteorologist-Denver%2C-CO-Job-CO-80202/830482400/">https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/job/Denver-Meteorologist-Denver%2C-CO-Job-CO-80202/830482400/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:inherit;color:black;font-weight:normal">Meteorologist - Denver, CO Job<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">Location(s): CO - Denver<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">This position is in Denver, Colorado. You will be required to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Denver, CO for this position. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">Position Summary</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black"><br>
Formulates and communicates weather forecasts to support Xcel Energy’s Commercial Operations and energy trading activities. Generates nationwide daily/weekly weather forecasts, as well as electric load and renewable energy production forecasts for system planning
and trading purposes. Effectively communicates high impact weather events that may affect the reliability of the bulk electric and gas systems and/or may move gas or power markets. Supports and assists with Senior Meteorologist functions when needed.<br>
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<b>Essential Responsibilities</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">Gather and interpret various meteorological data to formulate short and medium-range nationwide forecasts by 6:00 AM. Forecast load and renewable energy production required for submittal
to RTO/ISO Energy Markets and for grid reliability planning. Provide meteorological insight and forecasting support to Power Operations and Energy Trading. Identify and alert Power Operations to meteorological events capable of jeopardizing system reliability.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">Communicate significant weather events that may have an impact on traded gas and power markets. When assigned, provide mid-day model run updates and associated commentary for trade
desk, including model change assessment for the next trading days. When assigned, provide commentary on long range weather models and weather updates on weekends.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">Serve as a weather data source for Commercial Operations, utilizing a weather database and other data extraction techniques. Maintain and enhance existing forecast tools and scripts
utilizing programming knowledge. Evaluate potential inefficiencies in current procedures and seek programmatic improvements.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">Support Wholesale Commodity Trading activity by effectively communicating forecasts. Develop a proprietary view of long range weather for North America. Evaluate various vendor Forecasts.
Provide forecast recommendations to support weather hedging activities.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">During inclement weather events, coordinate with the Senior Meteorologist(s) to provide briefing support via multiple channels for Power Operations, Electric Transmission, Electric
Distribution, Gas Transmission, and Gas Distribution. Provide fire weather outlooks and extreme weather alerts enterprise-wide to improve operational awareness of rapidly-changing weather conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b>Minimum Requirements</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">BS in Meteorology.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">MS preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">Familiarity with numerical weather prediction models and aptitude for working with the statistical analysis of data and gridded atmospheric data sets required.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">Strong Excel and communication skills are required.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">Experience with one or more of the following programming languages such as VBA, Python, R, SQL, etc. is preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">Familiarity with weather-related file formats such as grib, shp, netCDF, JSON, etc. is desired.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif">Minimum of 2 years experience forecasting weather required.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:gray">_______________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black"><br>
COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, Xcel Energy requires all persons be fully vaccinated or receive a formal medical or religious accommodation prior to their
start date, unless prohibited by state or local law.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">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.<br>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">Posting Notes: CO - Denver || CO - Denver || United States (US) || Operations and Generation || 25250:Power Operations || Full-Time || Non-Bargaining ||<br>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $87,000 to $130,000 per year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black"><a href="https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/content/Total-Rewards/?locale=en_US" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see our benefits<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">Requisition Number: 39702<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, or status as a protected veteran.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"custombe792222feaf4b618d2f9",serif;color:black">Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruiting@xcelenergy.com">recruiting@xcelenergy.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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