Posting Title Research Technician, Hydrogen Power Group - Mechanical, Industrial, Maintenance . Location CO - Boulder . Position Type Regular . Hours Per Week 40 . 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. 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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. . 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. Level II - High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. * Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications Experience working with standard workshop tooling including hand tools, including, cordless power tools, corded power tools, torque wrenches, and electrical test equipment, leak detection equipment and ladder work. Ability to accurately operate fixed machine shop tooling: drill press and bandsaw. Understand the characteristics of materials used in construction, such as strength, pressure rating and temperature ratings, chemical compatibility, and thermal expansion. Competent pipe, tube and conduit fitter. Able to accurately plan, draw, bend and install complex pipe, tube and conduit runs and experience working with different pipe connection and sealing systems: NPT, NPSM, cone and thread, Swagelok, and flanged gasket connections. Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and to identify equipment in the field using drawings and equipment tags. Experience with Lock Out Tag Out procedures and applications. Experience with planning, deploying, completing, and recording planned maintenance tasks. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills using systematic approach. Must be comfortable working in a professional culture for a government organization. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hoisting and rigging. Understand and identify the hazards associated with working with voltages up to 1000V. Demonstrate successfully support for diverse customers in a research environment, managing customer relationships, communicating timelines, and confirming customer satisfaction. Ability to confidently operate, forklifts, aerial lifts. Demonstrated experience fabricating custom equipment, pumps and compressors, chillers and heaters, pressure system plumbing, hydraulics and pneumatics, component and materials acquisition and assembly etc. . 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 Technician III / Annual Salary Range: $55,400 - $91,400 Job Profile: Research Technician II / Annual Salary Range: $49,100 - $78,600 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 Drug Free Workplace NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. 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