Laboratory Chemist
About The Position
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.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in oil and or environmental test methods and analytical instrumentation preferred.
- Enjoys working in a team environment.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
