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EPRI · 7 hours ago

Technical Leader I / NDE Technology

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

EPRI is a leader in the power industry, and they are seeking a Technical Leader I for their NDE Technology team. The role involves leading research projects and developing advanced NDE techniques, specifically in electromagnetic applications for tubing and surface inspections.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead efforts primarily in the electromagnetic research area and participate in the development and application of products and services through self involvement, contractors, departmental or cross-functional teams

Apply technical expertise and develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity and sometimes thinking outside the box

May conduct research directly in complex, high impact technical or scientific fields

Provide guidance to the industry on optimum NDE application and inspection practices and successfully transfer the technology of the research results and products for member use

Be assertive, innovative, motivated, ideology driven, challenge the status quo for continuous improvement for the program and self-performance

While addressing present issues and gaps, think long-term, think outside the box

Continuously seek new ideas and advancements made in the NDE arena for improved and optimized NDE application, techniques, and inspection practices

Ability to apply technical knowledge to industry issues and gain input on needs from members/stakeholders on emerging industry issues and propose a solution towards solving the issue

Manage projects efficiently and effectively

Successfully meet program and sector goals including financial goals, as well as meeting project milestones, and facilitating technology transfer

In an unbiased objective manner, communicate strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, potential members and external stakeholders through reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences

Develop research or services opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission, vision and capabilities

This will include solving customer problems, producing insights and information vital to the members, and delivering training that will benefit and be valuable to EPRI members and their stakeholders

Develop, propose, and promote new NDE R&D project ideas to the NDE, Technology Innovation programs and advisory committees

Work closely with the Program Manager to support the NDE Program and Director’s vision

Work with other EPRI programs and sectors to develop and execute projects

Work with both domestic and international members to ensure they are receiving value from EPRI

This could require some travel, including internationally

Broaden technical expertise and interface with national and international technical networks with manufacturers, consultants, national labs, academia, and research organizations

Works independently on technical activities without direct supervision

Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team

Demonstrates responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives or problems where the relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedence exists, and the use of creative and imaginative thinking is required

Applies technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines

Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

Has developed relationships with primary advisors to a research area

Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International

Continues to communicate work across EPRI programs to make sure parallel work is informed

May provide oversight of a project team to assure technical and financial milestones are met

Organizes the external and interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget

Supports the planning and execution of complex project work within the technical department to meet member/client objectives; prepares and presents research reports

Manages small or medium (less complex) projects including budgets and resources

Begin interfacing with national and international technical networks (e.g, manufacturers, consultants, academia and research organizations)

Supports proposal efforts and new promotional work

Develops research or services opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities

This will include solving customer problems, producing insights and information vital to the members, and delivering information in a manner that members and customers can and will apply

Continues to provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff

Qualification

Electromagnetic NDE techniquesEddy current test systemsUltrasonic applicationsAutoCADMATLABProject managementInnovative thinkingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering OR an advanced or associates degree in NDE, engineering or relevant scientific field

Minimum of 5 to 10 years of field experience performing electromagnetic inspections, research and/or development project and promotional experience, including development of advanced concepts for internal research or equivalent experience

Proven leadership and capability in management of projects involving technical complexity

Strong knowledge, experience, and background in electromagnetic techniques for tubing and surface applications

Innovative, idea driven, self-motivated, can produce, and deliver quality and usable results to address complex industry issues to sustain safe and reliable operation of power plant components

Technical depth and breadth to be a subject matter expert in areas of involvement

Understanding of the R&D process – on an individual level and what it takes to achieve success and learn from failures

Support and comply with EPRI's quality and safety programs

Perform and complete the project or assignment correctly and transfer the technology in an effective and timely manner to EPRI members

Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills

Able to use AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Excel tools

Work well in a team/collaborative environment, which may include other EPRI issue programs, sectors, external contractors, and EPRI members

Able to attend to customer needs on demand, on-site or remotely

Willing to travel at least 25% of the time, including international travel