Technical Specialist, Better Plants Diagnostic Tools

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Technical Professional to support the Better Plants Diagnostic Equipment Program. You will manage instrument loans, coordinate site measurements, and help partners optimize energy efficiency across industrial systems.

The role combines hands-on instrumentation, calibration oversight, data collection, and customer-facing support, working closely with ORNL researchers, DOE staff, and manufacturing partners to improve measurement quality and program outcomes.

Qualifications

BS in engineering or closely related technical discipline.
Hands-on experience with engineering measurements, sensors, data acquisition, data logging, instrument setup, calibration practices, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data reduction, visualization, and quality checks.
Ability to translate partner measurement needs into practical equipment recommendations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day requests for the Better Plants Diagnostic Equipment Program, including intake, clarification, scheduling, shipment, return, and follow-up.
Communicate with partners to understand measurement objectives, constraints, safety requirements, and equipment capabilities.
Assist partners in selecting diagnostic tools for energy systems (air, steam, process heating, pumps, fans, motors, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, water/wastewater).
Develop user guides, checklists, and partner-facing resources to improve safe and effective equipment use.
Track program activity and prepare summaries of utilization, requests, calibration status, and improvement opportunities.