General Supervisor Chemistry - Welch, MN

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for leadership and direction of the Chemistry Group. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the development, coordination, and implementation of chemical treatment programs and environmental programs at a nuclear generating power plant. This person is also responsible for reinforcing safe work practices, control of department budget, interfacing with other plant work groups and other duties as assigned. May fill in for RP/Chemistry Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain primary, secondary and auxiliary laboratory operations at the highest levels of performance and quality control.
• Provide oversight of the permitted environmental programs including; NPDES, Air Quality, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Hazardous Waste, Above Ground Storage Tanks, Underground Storage Tanks, and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure programs.
• Supervise, direct, monitor and coach chemistry staff direct reports.
• Provide oversight and supervision to Chemistry Specialists.
• Interface and coordinate with plant operations, maintenance, engineering and planning groups to efficiently maintain both reactor and steam plant water chemistry within specifications.
• Support industry accreditation of the Chemistry Technician program and provide focused leadership in achieving group, site and company goals and objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, radiation protection or related discipline, or the equivalent in education and experience.
• Five years' experience in chemistry with at least one year in radiochemistry preferred. Candidates must satisfy all Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission security requirements.
• Must be available to work overtime on regular basis and support the Emergency Response Organization.
• Extensive overtime required during maintenance and refueling outages and backshift support may be assigned. Some travel (less than 10%) may be involved to support Xcel Energy objectives.

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: $112,200.00 to $159,400.00 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 05/25/26

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