2025-09-11
EPRI
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Knoxville
Tennessee
37902
United States
Position Title: Power Quality Technician
Requisition ID: REQ-3771
Position Type: Full time
About Us:
EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through effective research and development programs for the benefit of society.
Provides technical assistance and advice to Engineers, Project Managers and Program Managers. Normally follows established procedures on routine work. Performs engineering or scientific services that may include but are not limited to the following (in compliance with current industry and Government practices):
Power and Power Quality Monitoring
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot power and power-quality measurement systems for EPRI and its customers
Collect, store, and maintain power quality data and databases
Test power and power-quality measurement systems to given protocols and testing standards
Power Quality Testing
Perform various PQ tests in the laboratory and at customer sites to help evaluate equipment performance
Learn methodologies and conduct testing SEMI, IEEE, and IEC standards
Industrial Assessments
Assist in performing Power Quality and Energy Efficiency assessments in industrial facilities throughout the U.S
Assist in documenting findings and reporting efforts related to this work
Power Quality Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting
Collect data, perform basic calculations, and report data to engineering staff
Travel to customer sites for field testing and data collection
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot standard electronics testing equipment, meters, scopes, spectrum analyzers, data recorders, etc, and corresponding software
Electrical / Electronics Troubleshooting
Possess a strong background in electronics or related technology and understand electrical calculations and scientific principles to apply towards troubleshooting electronics and electrical systems
Understand technical drawings, and specifications of electrical systems
Electrical and Mechanical Design & Fabrication
Participate in the manufacturing, construction, electrical wiring, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing of custom made electronic equipment
Use Multisim or other Circuit Design and Analysis software to test circuit designs
Use Computer Aided Drafting software to illustrate mechanical designs and electrical schematics
Use fabrication tools to construct test fixtures, and prototype devices
Computer Operation & Maintenance
Possess a working knowledge of computers and be able to install programs, configure software, troubleshoot computer operational problems and be familiar with computer applications such as Microsoft Office tools, etc.
Basic understanding of computer networking and associated hardware, windows servers, and database management
Other Various Task
Produce procurement documents and purchase electronic equipment and parts.
Laboratory and facilities maintenance
Certification and/or Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1-3 year of experience as a technician in at least one of the primary engineering or scientific disciplines.
Must be able to set up, assemble, install or build components of experimental apparatus or equipment.
Normally follows established procedures on routine work. Requires instructions only on new assignments.
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