Chemist

Position Summary Position supports chemistry operations for Xcel Energy generating facilities, regional analytical chemistry laboratories, and/or other business units that require chemistry services. Expertise is required in one or more of the following areas; analytical instrumentation, water treatment chemistry, boiler system chemistry, lubricants, environmental sampling/compliance, analytical testing (water, waste, lubricants, insulating oil, and/or fuel), QA/QC program maintenance. Position will work with Xcel facilities and/or customers to enhance availability, reliability, and help ensure low operating costs. Essential Responsibilities Conduct chemistry analysis adhering to documented procedures and QA/QC protocols, as applicable. Prepare samples, standards, and reagents for testing. Maintain analytical records. Perform data entry, review, and interpretation. Assist with generating technical reports. Maintain inventory of supplies and chemicals. Conduct housekeeping. May be responsible for sample collection. Operate, monitor, maintain, and calibrate equipment and instrumentation. Support management of instrumentation and measurement systems to ensure accurate and reliable results. Provide recommendations based on analytical results/criteria. Assists in root cause analysis and implement corrective action. Trains plant and/or chemistry personnel. May include external training and presentations. Responsible for reviewing and assessing process parameters for control limit compliance. Uses discretion and judgment to correct and/or direct responsible personnel to correct out of control parameters. Designs and develops chemistry procedures and programs to ensure asset availability and reliability. Assists with budget preparation and works to implement programs within budget, time and regulatory constraints. Participates in process improvements and development of new technologies. Consult with internal and external customers to ensure compliance and optimize processes. Interface with internal regulatory groups and external agencies to ensure compliance with regulations. Upon request, provides support for emergent chemistry needs. Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements BA/BS in chemistry, engineering, applied science, or related fields and four (4) years of related progressively responsible work experience. In lieu of a degree, candidates with equivalent military training and experience and/or at least six (6) years of laboratory or plant chemistry experience may be considered. The following additional advanced education in the field may be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/J.D. = 3 years. Preferred Requirements Experience with Oil Analysis The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $64,100.00 to $84,000.00 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr