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 youre looking for.

Position Summary

Position serves as a chemistry expert on a wide variety of issues involving all aspects of power plants/analytical laboratory. Expertise is required in environmental, general water treatment, lubricants, fuel chemistry, and analytical chemistry. Position will work with Xcel facilities and/or customers to enhance availability, reliability, and help ensure low operating costs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design, development, and implementation of chemical treatment and/or analytical programs and related procedures, including chemical cleanings.
• Provide expert level consultation and recommendations to internal and external customers and vendors to ensure compliance and optimize processes. Coordinate inspections and data analysis. Perform and direct complex root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions. Contributes to replications of best practice. Serve as subject matter expert. Provide benefit to cost ratio analysis and life cycle analysis for capital and O & M projects.
• Establish process parameters for compliance with control limits. Direct personnel in correcting out of control conditions and follow up to ensure compliance.
• Research and make recommendations on implementation of new technologies. Design and implement applicable procedures utilizing appropriate improvements. Develop methods for water conservation and reuse.
• Provide expert level chemistry related information, integrated with environmental services input to governmental agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and oversee the technical training of plant and/or analytical personnel.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science and 15 years related experience in power plant, electric utility, laboratory issues and environmental compliance. Ability to obtain state certifications as applicable by the jurisdiction.

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 youre 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: $79,000.00 to $112,999.00 per year

This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay - 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, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave

Pay and benefit packages may vary based on position. Some employees are under collective bargaining agreements, which determine the benefits they will receive. If the information conflicts with the terms of the written plan documents governing the plan, the plan document will control. 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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