Description

Position Title: Lenox Lab Technician

Requisition ID: REQ-3803

Position Type: Full time

About Us:

About Us

Job Title:

Lenox Lab Technician

Location:

Lenox, MA

Job Summary and Description:

EPRI is looking for an experienced technician to join our team in Lenox, MA. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) conducts research, development, and demonstration projects for the benefit of the public in the United States and internationally. As an independent, nonprofit organization for public interest energy and environmental research, we focus on electricity generation, delivery, and use in collaboration with the electricity sector, its stakeholders and others to enhance the quality of life by making electric power safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible.

The qualified candidate will be able to set up, assemble, install and build components of experimental apparatus or equipment. Duties will also include conducting tests of varied nature and complexity, setup of instrumentation and data acquisition equipment, and capturing and compiling of test data. This individual will interface with project/program managers, test engineers, and outside contractors regularly. This position periodically requires work performed at heights greater than 100' and outdoors during inclement weather.

Preferred Qualities:

The ideal candidate will have experience working with data acquisition instruments. Experience in automating data capture and utilizing PLC/HMI interfaces. Working knowledge of instrument networking systems as well as high voltage electricity transmission and distribution systems is also preferred.

Additional Job Summary:

Provides technical assistance and advice to Engineers, Project Managers and Program Managers. Normally follows established procedures on routine work. Performs engineering or scientific services that may include but are not limited to the following (in compliance with current industry and Government practices):

• Tests and evaluation

• Technology planning

• Systems architecture development

• Requirements development

• Concept development

• Systems design

• System development and integration

• Systems operation and construction

• Integrated logistics support

• Modeling and simulation

Education:

• Certification and/or Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1-3 year of experience as a technician in at least one of the primary engineering or scientific disciplines

• Must be able to set up, assemble, install or build components of experimental apparatus or equipment

• Normally follows established procedures on routine work. Requires instructions only on new assignments

The salary range for this position is $58,000 USD to $62,000 USD annually.This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DisabledTogether . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.www.epri.com

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