Gas Operations Business Intern - Winona, Faribault, Red Wing, MN

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.

Xcel’s Southeast MN Gas Operations provides gas services for the Winona, Red Wing and Faribault areas of the state. We are looking for an intern to help with Scheduling, Coordinating and Organizing of work and appointments to better provide service for our internal and external customers. This intern should be able to work with little supervision on a daily basis and have a strong work ethic.

The Southeast region employs 20+ gas technicians to serve our natural gas customers. This position would also support them with any technical issues/questions they may have. We have 3 very tightknit groups in our area and are looking for an intern who will fit in well with them and be available for assistance as needed. This position would require travel between the 3 offices as needed, a pool car will be available for travel.

This will be a year long opportunity working part-time during the school year. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer. If the intern works during the school year, their hours should be part-time.

Potential Duties

- Run weekly SAP reports

- Update ARCOS with availability

- Dispatch from MWM

- Contact customers for appointments

- File

- Order supplies

Minimum Requirements

- Current student, Freshman and higher

- Able to commute to one of the three service centers (Winona, Red Wing or Faribault)

- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the spring (up to 20 hours a week

- Valid drivers license and personal vehicle

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.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $15.20 to $23.90 per hour

This 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: 10/16/25

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