Chemist - Entry or System Level

Xcel Energy • Platteville, CO • 4h ago

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 laboratory, plant and field chemistry operations in all aspects of chemical, biological, and physical analysis and testing. Expertise is required in one of the five following systems; environmental, general water treatment, lubricants, fuel chemistry, and general analytical instrumentation. Position will work with Xcel facilities and/or customers to enhance availability, reliability, and help ensure low operating costs.

Essential Responsibilities

Uses advanced technical knowledge to develop and implement chemical treatment and/or analytical programs and related procedures, including chemical cleanings. Performs analysis, reviews and reports data. Maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation.

Trains plant and/or analytical 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 non-compliant parameters. Generate statistical control charts.

Participate in the development of new technologies and writing of procedures utilizing appropriate improvements.

Consult with internal and external customers to ensure compliance and optimize processes through inspections and data analysis, and provides recommendations based on analytical results/criteria.

Interface with environmental services and governmental agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.

Works with labs and operations teams to verify plant remains compliant with Xcel's Wastewater permit.

Verifies operations of boiler water chemistry analyzers and works with maintenance teams to maintain operation.

**THIS POSITION CAN BE FILLED AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS

Entry Level:** ( $65,200 to $88,766)

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science and five (5) years related experience in power plant, electric utility or laboratory settings. In lieu of a degree, candidates with at least 10 years of chemistry laboratory experience, along with some advanced college-level coursework in chemistry may be considered.

Ability to obtain state certifications as applicable by the jurisdiction.

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

Minimum Requirements

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.

Ability to obtain state certifications as applicable by the jurisdiction.

Preferred Characteristics

Previous experience in the field working with industrial or power plant operations.

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 $88,766.00 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: 09/17/25

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