Technician 2 - Electrolyzer Manufacturing Job at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Technician 2 - Electrolyzer Manufacturing
- Richland, Washington
- Sustainable Energy and Engineering
- Regular Full-Time
- No
- 12/13/2022
- 6163
Job Description
Overview
The Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group at PNNL is seeking a technician to contribute to the development of high temperature electrolyzers made using innovative metal and ceramics manufacturing and processing approaches. This position will support research in green hydrogen production and contribute to global decarbonization. The position holder will become an integral part of a team that is central to DOE’s Hydrogen "EarthShot" working to dramatically improve materials performance and energy efficiency.
Responsibilities
Position holders will work with researchers to create test specimens using tape casting, laminating, coating, metal cutting, and laser welding. They will also help design, assemble, and operate experimental test equipment.
The position holder will:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
The position holder will work in research laboratories, which are inherently hazardous working environments. Exposure to mechanical hazards, chemicals, etc., are kept to a minimum and mitigated through the use of controls and the maintenance of a safety-conscious work environment.
Additional Information
Not Applicable
Testing Designated Position
Not Applicable
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Mandatory Requirements
Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
The Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group at PNNL is seeking a technician to contribute to the development of high temperature electrolyzers made using innovative metal and ceramics manufacturing and processing approaches. This position will support research in green hydrogen production and contribute to global decarbonization. The position holder will become an integral part of a team that is central to DOE’s Hydrogen "EarthShot" working to dramatically improve materials performance and energy efficiency.
Responsibilities
Position holders will work with researchers to create test specimens using tape casting, laminating, coating, metal cutting, and laser welding. They will also help design, assemble, and operate experimental test equipment.
The position holder will:
- Operate rotating mechanical equipment, extrusion equipment, screen-printing equipment, mechanical testing equipment, and ovens, furnaces, and autoclaves
- Perform other activities in preparation for experimentation, during experimentation, and after experimentation, including but not limited to Preparing materials (for example, milling or blending oxide and metal powders)
- Setting up fixturing
- Recording data from experiments
- Tearing down setups
- Cleaning equipment, managing waste, managing extra materials, etc. after experimentation is complete
- Tracking use of materials (inventory management)
- Help develop new procedures and methods to enable complex, non-routine processes
- Ensure lab equipment is maintained in working condition; conduct start-up testing and calibrations; and troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
- Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/relevant AA degree or higher and 1 year of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in operating mechanical equipment
- Experience in a research or other environment with frequent non-routine, “first of a kind” operations
- Demonstrated independent work with responsibility for safety and compliance of self, others, facilities, and equipment
- Detail-oriented: ability to keep meticulous records and follow detailed procedures correctly
- Experience in programming or working with industrial controllers and programming environment
- Experience handling oxide and metal powders
- Familiarity with ceramics and metal processing
- Experience in QA/QC requirements, procedures, and calibration requirements
- Experience in planning and reviewing work from a safety perspective and in developing operating procedures
- Ability to read, interpret and comprehend machine drawings, written procedures, and instrumentation diagrams
- Ability to generate and modify mechanical and electrical drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
The position holder will work in research laboratories, which are inherently hazardous working environments. Exposure to mechanical hazards, chemicals, etc., are kept to a minimum and mitigated through the use of controls and the maintenance of a safety-conscious work environment.
Additional Information
Not Applicable
Testing Designated Position
Not Applicable
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Mandatory Requirements
Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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