Chemistry Analyst/Chemist/Sr System Chemist - Full-time

p style="text-align:left"spanAre 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/spanspan  /spanspanposition at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbThis position may be filled at either a Chemistry Analyst, Chemist, System Chemist, or Sr System Chemist level, depending on the successful candidate’s background and years of experience. /b/pp/ppuChemistry Analyst /u/ppbPosition Summary/bbr /br /Position designed to develop knowledge of the following systems; water chemistry, general water treatment, lubricants, fuel chemistry, general analytical instrumentation and plant systems. Under supervision supports laboratory, plant and field chemistry operations in all aspects of chemical, biological and physical analysis and testing.br /br /bEssential Responsibilities/b/pullipCollect and prepare samples, standards and reagents for testing and analysis. Performs analysis, testing and reviews results incorporating standard QA/QC practices. Assist in maintenance and trouble shooting of instrumentation and systems. May assist in method development./p/lilipParticipates in lab and plant training to develop comprehension of analytical data and systems relationships./p/lilipConducts laboratory housekeeping. Responsible for maintaining chain of custody of samples./p/lilipPerforms calibration/certification of instrumentation through use of QA/QC standards and procedures. Review process parameters for compliance with control limits. Assist in correcting out of control parameters./p/lilipPerforms data entry and generates validated reports./p/li/ulpbr /bMinimum Requirements/b/pullipBachelor#39;s degree in chemistry/related science or four (4) years chemistry related work experience./p/lilipBasic computer skills required./p/lilipAbility to obtain state certifications as applicable by the jurisdiction./p/li/ulp/ppThe anticipated hourly pay for the Chemistry Analyst is: $29-$41/hr./pp/ppuChemist/u/ppbPosition Summary/b/pp/ppPosition 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./pp/ppbEssential Responsibilities/b/pullipConduct 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./p/lilipOperate, 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./p/lilipTrains plant and/or chemistry personnel. May include external training and presentations./p/lilipResponsible 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./p/lilipDesigns 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./p/lilipParticipates in process improvements and development of new technologies.  Consult with internal and external customers to ensure compliance and optimize processes./p/lilipInterface with internal regulatory groups and external agencies to ensure compliance with regulations./p/lilipUpon request, provides support for emergent chemistry needs./p/lilipAdditional duties as assigned./p/li/ulp/ppbMinimum Requirements/b/pp/pullipBA/BS in chemistry, engineering, applied science, or related fields and four (4) years of related progressively responsible work experience./p/lilipIn 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./p/lilipThe following additional advanced education in the field may be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA #61; 2 years; PhD/J.D. #61; 3 years./p/li/ulp/ppThe anticipated pay range for the Chemist is: $64,100-$90,067/pp/ppuSystem Chemist /u/ppbPosition Summary/b/pp/ppPosition 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./pp/ppbEssential Responsibilities/b/pullipConduct 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./p/lilipOperate, 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./p/lilipDevelop and direct the training of plant and/or chemistry personnel. May include external training and presentations./p/lilipResponsible 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./p/lilipDesigns, develops, and implements chemistry procedures, programs, and/or equipment to ensure asset availability and reliability. /p/lilipAssists 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 amp; M projects./p/lilipOptimize 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./p/lilipInterface with internal regulatory groups and external agencies to ensure compliance with regulations./p/lilipUpon request, provides support for emergent chemistry needs./p/lilipAdditional duties as assigned./p/li/ulp/ppbMinimum Requirements/b/pp/pullipBA/BS in chemistry, engineering, applied science, or related fields and six (6) years of related progressively responsible work experience./p/lilipIn lieu of a degree, candidates with equivalent military training and experience and/or at least eight (8) years of laboratory or plant chemistry experience may be considered./p/lilipThe following additional advanced education in the field may be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA #61; 2 years; PhD/J.D. #61; 3 years./p/lilipAbility to obtain state certifications as applicable by the jurisdiction./p/li/ulp/ppThe anticipated pay range for the System Chemist is: $73,700-$104,633/pp/pp/ppuSr System Chemist /u/ppbPosition Summary/b/ppbr /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 four 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.br /Position will work with Xcel facilities and/or customers to enhance availability, reliability, and help ensure low operating costs./pp/ppbEssential Responsibilities/b/pullipConduct 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.  /p/lilipSupport management of instrumentation and measurement systems to ensure accurate and reliable results.  Operate, monitor, maintain, and calibrate complex equipment and instrumentation. Monitors instrumentation for proper operating conditions, performs root cause evaluation and necessary corrective action to protect personnel, equipment, and system integrity, to maintain data quality, and to maintain optimum efficiency.  Champion and adhere to documented procedures, operating guidelines, and QA/QC protocols, as applicable. Identify and implement improvements to optimize instrument data quality and efficiency./p/lilipDevelop, direct, and/or oversee training of plant and/or chemistry personnel.  May include external training and presentations./p/lilipResponsible for developing, 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.   Support investigation of operating conditions by providing analyses, recommendations, reports, and follow-up plans. Provide recommendations based on analytical results/criteria and experience. Assist in root cause analysis and support corrective action implementation. /p/lilipServe as subject matter expert for advanced chemistry issues.  Coordinates design, development, and implementation of chemistry procedures and programs to ensure asset availability and reliability.   Provide expert level consultation and recommendations to internal and external customers and vendors to ensure compliance and optimize processes. /p/lilipCoordinates process improvements and development of new technologies.  Optimize processes to reliably maintain chemistry within established control limits.  Designs and administers studies and monitoring programs. Conducts research and prepares and/or reviews data required to support chemistry operations and compliance.    Provide benefit to cost ratio analysis and life cycle analysis for capital and O amp; M projects.  Assists with budget preparation and works to implement programs within budget, time and regulatory constraints.  Design and implement applicable procedures utilizing appropriate improvements. 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./p/lilipProvide expert level chemistry related information as requested.  Interface with internal regulatory groups and external agencies to ensure compliance and optimize processes. /p/lilipUpon request, provides support for emergent chemistry needs./p/lilipAdditional duties as assigned./p/li/ulp/ppbMinimum Requirements/b/pp/pullipBA/BS in chemistry, engineering, applied science, or related fields and eight (8) years of related progressively responsible work experience./p/lilipIn lieu of a degree, candidates with equivalent military training and experience and/or at least ten (10) years of laboratory or plant chemistry experience may be considered./p/lilipThe following additional advanced education in the field may be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA #61; 2 years; PhD/J.D. #61; 3 years./p/lilipAbility to obtain state certifications as applicable by the jurisdiction. /p/li/ulp/ppThe anticipated pay range for the Sr System Chemist is: $84,900-$120,567/pp/pp/pp/ppbBenefits for Chemistry Analyst Level:/b/ppAll Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company#39;s information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone#39;s responsibility./ppAll 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./ppIndividuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at a href="mailto:recruiting#64;xcelenergy.com" target="_blank"recruiting#64;xcelenergy.com/a./ppThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $28.00 to $39.20 per hour/ppThis 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/ppBenefit 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./ppIn 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./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style=