Posting Title

Research Technician, Hydrogen Power Group - Mechanical, Industrial, Maintenance

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Location

CO - Boulder

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

NREL’s 305-acre Flatirons Campus is the nation’s premier wind energy, water power, and grid integration research facility. Nestled south of Boulder, Colorado, and north of NREL’s main South Table Mountain campus, Flatirons sits adjacent to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and countless acres of open space and parks with stunning views of the Flatirons rock formations.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

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Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

Job Description

NREL’s Hydrogen Production, Power, & Storage Systems Group within the Energy Conversion & Storage Systems Center is seeking a journeyman level technician to assist with the construction, integration, and maintenance of hydrogen technologies and associated systems.  This position performs hands on technical support for building efforts of fluid, electrical, controls and mechanical systems. Work will be performed under the supervision of research engineers and include in tasks associated with building and maintaining systems. This work will provide valuable support for demonstrating and de-risking hydrogen production, storage and use integrated with renewable energy sources.

Duties Include

• Work well both independently and in a team. Interact professionally with NREL engineers, technicians, and safety personnel.
• Document actions for safety and communication.
• Work with a mindset that prioritizes safety in a research environment. Follow all ES&H policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment in the presence of pressure, electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards.
• Follow complex standard operating procedures, safety documentation, and operator’s manuals.
• Work outside approximately 70% of the time throughout all four of Colorado’s seasons.
• Knowledge of compressed gas safety, storage and plumbing systems including a wide range of operating pressures up to 15,000 psi.

Level III - Full knowledge of specialized focused support functions. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the supported activities, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Proficient in research techniques and practices. Solid communication, interpersonal, project management and customer relations skills.

Level II - Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job. Intermediate to advanced skills in research techniques and practices. Good written, verbal, team, interpersonal and communication skills.

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Basic Qualifications

Level III - High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.