Technical Leader I / NDE Technology

Overview

Lead electromagnetic NDE research and technology transfer for power plant components

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• technology transfer
• research development
• technical analysis
• stakeholder communication
• proposal support

Tasks

-Communicates strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, potential members and external stakeholders through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops and conferences. -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. -Manages small or medium (less complex) projects including budgets and resources. -Develop, propose, and promote new NDE R&D project ideas to the NDE, Technology Innovation programs and advisory committees -Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International. -Work with both domestic and international members to ensure they are receiving value from EPRI. This could require some travel, including internationally. -Continues to communicate work across EPRI programs to make sure parallel work is informed. -Begin interfacing with national and international technical networks (e.g, manufacturers, consultants, academia and research organizations). -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. -Manage projects efficiently and effectively. Successfully meet program and sector goals including financial goals, as well as meeting project milestones, and facilitating technology transfer. -Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team. -Supports proposal efforts and new promotional work. -Continues to provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff. -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. -Will support and comply with EPRI’s quality and safety programs. -Broaden technical expertise and interface with national and international technical networks with manufacturers, consultants, national labs, academia, and research organizations. -Has developed relationships with primary advisors to a research area. -Continuously seek new ideas and advancements made in the NDE arena for improved and optimized NDE application, techniques, and inspection practices. -Work closely with the Program Manager to support the NDE Program and Director’s vision -Perform and complete the project or assignment correctly and transfer the technology in an effective and timely manner to EPRI members -Works independently on technical activities without direct supervision. -Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. -Supports the planning and execution of complex project work within the technical department to meet member/client objectives; prepares and presents research reports. -May provide oversight of a project team to assure technical and financial milestones are met. -Work with other EPRI programs and sectors to develop and execute projects. -Organizes the external and interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

• autocad
• matlab
• excel
• nde
• electromagnetic
• advanced degree

What You Bring

-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. -Able to use AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Excel tools -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. -Experience working in a utility as an electromagnetic NDE staff, service provider, or researcher is preferred. -Applies technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. -An advanced or associates degree in NDE, engineering or relevant scientific field -Should possess strong knowledge, experience, and background in electromagnetic techniques for tubing and surface applications. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering OR -Should be 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 -Is willing to travel at least 25% of the time, including international travel -Knowledge and experience in ultrasonic applications would be advantageous -Work well in a team/collaborative environment, which may include other EPRI issue programs, sectors, external contractors, and EPRI members. -Should be able to attend to customer needs on demand, on-site or remotely -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. -Has the technical depth and breadth to be a subject matter expert in areas of involvement -Understands the R&D process – on an individual level and what it takes to achieve success and learn from failures. -Possesses excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills.

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About Epri

-Operates globally from labs in the US and research arms across EMEA and Asia. -Funds cutting-edge R&D across nuclear, generation, grid modernization, and low-carbon energy. -Develops real-world solutions: high-voltage testing, EV-charging tech, cyber-secure grid systems. -Pioneered advances in photovoltaics, wind turbine tech, distributed energy, and smart transmission. -Unique in its 'virtual R&D' model—assembling expert teams, outsourcing lab work, then sharing breakthroughs. -Notable for visionary projects like pebble-bed modular nuclear reactors and AI-driven grid management.

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