Laboratory Chemist - Chemist or System Level

Henderson, Colorado, 80640, United States of America

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

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 three 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. This position is based on-site at Xcel Energy's analytical chemistry laboratory in Henderson, CO.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and advanced chemistry analyses 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. Generate and evaluate technical reports. Maintain inventory of supplies and chemicals. Conduct housekeeping. May be responsible for sample collection.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and calibrate complex 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.
• Develop and direct the training of plant and / or chemistry personnel. May include external training and presentations.
• Responsible for reviewing and assessing process parameters for compliance with control limits. Uses discretion and judgment to correct and / or direct responsible personnel to correct out of control parameters.
• Designs, develops, and implements chemistry procedures, programs, and / or equipment to ensure asset availability and reliability.
• Assists with budget preparation and works to implement programs within budget, time and regulatory constraints. Assist in benefit to cost ratio analysis and life cycle analysis for capital and O & M projects.
• Optimize processes to reliably maintain chemistry within established control limits. Coordinates process improvements and development of new technologies. Drives continuous improvement with safety, quality, delivery, and cost of chemistry related projects and operations. Regularly communicates progress against priorities and proactively seeks help in removing barriers to progress where required.
• 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.

THIS POSITION CAN BE FILLED AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS

Chemist Level - ($62,500 to $88,766)

Minimum Requirements

System Level - ($71,900 to $102,100)

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Characteristics

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 : $62,500.00 to $102,100.00 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

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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 31 / 25

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