[ES_JOBS_NET] EPRI Technical Leader - Environmental Aspects of Methane and Low-Carbon Fuels

[Stephanie Shaw]

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·         Technical Leader - Environmental Aspects of Methane and
Low-Carbon Fuels ·         Job Title:

Technical Leader - Environmental Aspects of Methane and Low-Carbon Fuels
Location:

Charlotte, NC, EPRI Washington DC Office, Palo Alto, CA
Job Summary and Description:

Leads research efforts in particular scientific disciplines or technologies
and participates the development and application of products and services
in those areas through contractors and departmental or cross-functional
teams.  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. Organizes the
external and interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the
project/product on schedule and within budget.  May conduct research
directly in complex, high impact technical or scientific fields.

• Ability to apply technical knowledge to industry issues and gain input on
needs from members/stakeholders and identify current and emerging technical
issues.

• 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.

• May provide oversight of a project team to assure technical and financial
milestones are met.

• Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI
International.

• Broaden technical expertise and interface with national and international
technical networks with manufacturers, consultants, and academia and
research organizations.

• Communicates strategies and results, written and verbal, to program
members, potential members and external stakeholders through guidelines,
reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops and conferences.

• Manages small or medium (less complex) projects including budgets and
resources

Education:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5 -7 or more years of research and development project and promotional
experience, including development of advanced concepts for internal
research or equivalent experience.

• Shows technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly
specialized technical objectives using creative imaginative solutions.

• Experience in performing and/or managing research activities.

• Incumbents must be able to exercise judgment, diligence, and attention to
detail and demonstrate an aptitude for carrying out responsible technical
assignments.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Manages projects and may work in conjunction with a technical specialist.

• Developing technical depth in 1-2 areas

• Understand how work fits across EPRI programs

• Typically individual contributor, may begin handling supervisory
activities for lower level positions.
Additional Job Information:

EPRI is seeking an environmental scientist or engineer to apply their
in-depth technical expertise to the use of low carbon fuels such as
hydrogen, ammonia, renewable fuels, and synthetic hydrocarbons, as well as
the environmental impacts of natural gas with a focus on methane emissions.
This position is associated with EPRI’s program on methane characterization
in electric utility natural gas systems and the Low Carbon Resources
Initiative (LCRI; www.lowcarbonlcri.com ). LCRI research covers the
production, transportation, and use of these low-carbon fuels in power
production, transportation, industry, and buildings. The ideal candidate
will be able to understand and evaluate environmental risks and benefits
across these various sectors.
The successful applicant will possess excellent research and analytical
skills, have experience with project management, and be a skilled
communicator. The position will have increasing responsibility for
contributing to the development of research plans and proposals, managing
research projects, and communicating research results to EPRI members and
external stakeholders.


*The successful candidate will:*

   - Perform and/or participate in environmental science and engineering
      research projects pertinent to the LCRI as well as environmental
impacts of
      natural gas with a focus on methane emissions.
      - Serve as a subject matter expert on environmental issues associated
      with the use of low carbon fuels.
      - Conduct literature reviews and lead and support development of
      technical reports, issue briefs and other communications on
relevant topics.
      - Manage simple to more complex projects, including budgets,
      contractors, deliverable development, and schedule.
      - Work directly with EPRI staff across the Institute and be
      comfortable interacting with EPRI members and other stakeholders.
      - Support LCRI and EPRI project management tasks, including preparing
      for and conducting formal and informal member advisory committee and
      working group meetings.
      - Assist Project/Program Managers in assessing customer needs,
      formulating technical approaches, preparing proposals and technical
      publications/papers, and making presentations.

*Preferred Education, Skills, Certifications:*

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Water Resources,
Atmospheric Science, Environmental Engineering or closely related field,
plus a minimum of 3 years work experience preferred.

*The Ideal Candidate will: *

   - Have specific expertise in and experience with environmental aspects
      of natural gas/methane, as well as hydrogen, renewable natural
gas, ammonia
      and/or other low carbon fuels.
      - Be a highly motivated self-starter who can work independently with
      minimal supervision.
      - Be adept at working effectively with others in a cross-functional
      setting.
      - Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families, and
communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a
federal contractor, Electric Power Research Institute is taking action to
address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID variants pose in the
workplace. As mandated by Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID
Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, effective December 8, 2021, all
newly hired employees, in the United States, must be fully vaccinated
before their start date, unless they are legally entitled to an
accommodation.

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.

Note: To ensure compliance with U.S. export controls, please indicate your
U.S. citizenship or (for foreign citizens) your U.S. visa/immigration
status in your resume or cover letter.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled

Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.

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