Posting Title

Research Technician VI- Electrical

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

Join the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NREL, you’ll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

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Job Description

The Energy Security, Resilience, and Integration Operations (ESRI) group is seeking an experienced technician to lead the operations electrical team, providing technical support to researchers in experiment development, equipment operation, and maintenance. This role involves ensuring that projects meet expectations and requirements, often through original work contributions and feedback on design, plans, and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead the day-to-day operations of the electrical team, overseeing task assignments, providing feedback on performance, and offering mentorship and training. Handle escalated issues, assist with work distribution and scheduling.

• Technical Support: Provide design, fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, and testing for research equipment. Troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic/electro-mechanical devices and systems.

• Project Oversight: Manage projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule following established guidelines and policies. Review work at regular intervals while performing individual tasks related to the electrical team.

• Equipment & Machinery: Operate required machinery (e.g., lifts, industrial trucks, machine shop equipment) to perform duties.

• Electrical Design & Documentation: Design circuitry and wiring for electrical control panels, system interconnections, and produce related documentation using Visio or AutoCAD.

• Maintenance & Calibration: Develop electrical maintenance schedules and perform calibration and maintenance on instrumentation per testing protocols.

• Testing & Validation: Develop diagnostic tests and assist in designing and testing complex test equipment. Perform validation of components and evaluate their performance.

• Safety & Process Improvement: Contribute to the development of safety practices, manufacturing processes, and training materials. Support lockout/tagout procedures and safe operating procedures for equipment.

• Problem Solving & Leadership: Provide technical solutions to complex problems, working independently with minimal direction. Mentor and lead technical staff, ensuring solutions align with organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Colorado Electrical Journeyman License in accordance with the state’s electrical licensing requirements.
• Expertise in electrical systems, troubleshooting, and technical support for research equipment.
• Experience in design, modification, and maintenance of electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, and systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, and electrical system documentation.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to NREL’s safety programs.

This role offers a leadership opportunity in a dynamic research environment. If you are ready to contribute your expertise and guide a technical team, apply today!

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Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more