Sr System Chemist

Xcel Energy•Becker, MN

2d•$64,100 - $120,567

About The Position

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. This 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. Chemistry Analyst Position Summary 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. 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. System 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 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. Sr System 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 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. Position will work with Xcel facilities and/or customers to enhance availability, reliability, and help ensure low operating costs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/related science or four (4) years chemistry related work experience.
Basic computer skills required.
Ability to obtain state certifications as applicable by the jurisdiction.
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.
BA/BS in chemistry, engineering, applied science, or related fields and six (6) years of related progressively responsible work experience.
In 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.
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.
Ability to obtain state certifications as applicable by the jurisdiction.
BA/BS in chemistry, engineering, applied science, or related fields and eight (8) years of related progressively responsible work experience.
In 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.
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.
Ability to obtain state certifications as applicable by the jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

Collect 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.
Participates in lab and plant training to develop comprehension of analytical data and systems relationships.
Conducts laboratory housekeeping.
Responsible for maintaining chain of custody of samples.
Performs 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.
Performs data entry and generates validated reports.
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.
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.
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.
Support 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.
Develop, direct, and/or oversee training of plant and/or chemistry personnel.
May include external training and presentations.
Responsible 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.
Serve 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.
Coordinates 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 & 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.
Provide expert level chemistry related information as requested.
Interface with internal regulatory groups and external agencies to ensure compliance and optimize processes.
Upon request, provides support for emergent chemistry needs.
Additional duties as assigned.