Technical Leader I , NDE Performance at EPRI – Charlotte, North Carolina

Position Title: Technical Leader I , NDE Performance

Requisition ID: REQ-3909

Position Type: Full time

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Job Title:Technical Leader I , NDE PerformanceLocation:Charlotte, NCJob Summary and Description:

The successful candidate performs research and engineering functions associated with the NDE Performance Demonstration Test Specimen Fabrication program and other related NDE R&D projects. The primary responsibilities will involve design, fabrication, and inspection activities related to ultrasonic qualification specimens used in performance demonstrations for new and existing EPRI NDE projects. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for project and program compliance with the EPRI NQA-1 Program.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Test specimen design, fabrication, and inspection
• Technical report writing, documenting NDE technical bases and technique validity
• Compile and document NDE Performance Demonstration specimen records in accordance with EPRI QA Program
• Maintenance of existing and development of new specimen manufacturing specifications while working to applicable codes and standards
• Implementation of basic NDE methods and applications
• Strong teamwork skills; able to integrate project results with internal technical experts, global customers, inspection vendors, and regulators
• Develops research projects of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission. This will include solving customer problems, producing information vital to members, and delivering information in a manner that members and customers can and will apply
• Prioritize, allocate, and manage time and budget for assigned tasks

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Nuclear Utility or Nuclear Vendor Experience
• Understanding of nuclear utility plant operations, systems, workflow, and scheduling of project activities
• Ability to understand and implement ASME Code requirements pertaining to the nuclear industry
• Well-developed technical writing and oral communication / presentation skills
• Manual and/or automated ultrasonic testing (conventional and phase array) is a plus
• Experience with Remote Visual Testing of Reactor Internals
• Experience with virtual reality environment development

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:
-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.

Additional Requirements:
-Has developed relationships with primary advisors to a research area.
-Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International.
-Communicates strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, potential members and external stakeholders through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops and conferences.
-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.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.

The salary range for this position is $115,000 USD to $130,000 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