Posting Title
Technologist - Hydrogen Production and Storage Systems
Location
CO - Golden
Position Type
Regular
Hours Per Week
40
Working at NREL
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Job Description
NREL's Hydrogen Production & Storage Systems Group within the Energy Conversion & Storage Systems Center is seeking an experienced Technologist in hydrogen technologies including hydrogen production, storage, and delivery systems. The work provides valuable support for research and development activities aimed at demonstrating and de-risking hydrogen production, storage and end-use applications. This position will help design, develop, operate, and maintain hydrogen capabilities focused on the evaluation of heavy-duty fast flow fueling, hydrogen system/component testing, electrolysis, and large-scale fuel cell systems. The work also requires knowledge in fabrication, controls, maintenance, and repair of research equipment.
The successful candidate will have the ability to execute work in a timely manner, recommend and/or determine technical approaches for obtaining solutions, and take initiative to set direction and goals with project principal investigators. In addition, the candidate should have a strong safety mindset engaging directly with NREL's Safety point of contacts and be fully functional in all aspects of NREL's hazard identification and control processes.
Duties Include Align research with hydrogen & fuel cell research priorities, needs, and project requirements with the Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office. Experience in hands-on and design systems integration. Experience in working on hydrogen systems. Document P&ID, maintenance, bill of materials, and compliance of safety protocols and procedures. Participate in process hazard assessments. Perform work independently and in cooperation with other team members. Follow all ES&H policies and procedures to ensure and maintain a safe working environment. Ability to work well both independently and in a team Good interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytic and writing skills. Basic Qualifications
Relevant PhD . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 1 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 3 or more years of experience . Demonstrates broad understanding and wide application of engineering technical procedures, principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Demonstrates leadership in one or more areas of team, task or project lead responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in management of projects. Very good writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications Ability to work well both independently and in a team Good interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytic and writing skills. Preferred Qualifications Engineering or advanced degree in a technical field• Experience in high pressure hydrogen systems. Familiar with SCADA systems and data bases. Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Research Technologist III / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800
NREL takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
* Based on eligibility rules
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