Testing Lab Helper (part time)

TalentBurst; Nova Scotia; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading utility service firm is seeking a part-time Testing Lab Helper in Nova Scotia. The role involves supporting the Operator Qualification Testing Lab team, maintaining testing equipment, and ensuring systems are working effectively. Ideal candidates will have gas utility experience and the ability to operate specific tools. This position requires a minimum commitment of 3 days a week with flexibility for additional hours, making it suitable for those seeking part-time employment.

Qualifications

• Gas utility experience is required.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a band saw to cut strips of plastic pipe.

Responsibilities

• Assist testing team in the maintenance and repair of equipment in the lab.
• Support the destructive testing of pipe joining using a band saw.
• Develop and construct new testing props as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of Gas Construction practices and tools

Ability to operate a band saw

Job description

Testing Lab Helper (part time)

Part‑time contract role supporting the Operator Qualification Testing Lab (OQT & C) team.

Job Description

Callouts:

• This role is part time with a minimum 3 days a week – potential to work additional hours as needed.
• Hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm in Cumberland, RI – this role would work with the team who performs written and practical tests in a lab setting. The contractor would assist in making sure systems are working and testing samples on plastic pipes.
• Gas utility experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist testing team in the maintenance, inspection, and repair of all equipment and testing set‑up in the Operator Qualification testing lab.
• Develop and construct new testing props as needed.
• Work in a safe, productive and cost‑effective manner.
• Handle standard gas construction equipment and materials.
• Support the destructive testing of pipe joining by utilizing a band saw.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the OQT & C group.
• Support staff in maintenance of equipment in the OQ practical testing lab, use of the band saw to cut destructive testing strips, and general observations in the lab.
• Assist in building and designing new props for testing or other duties as assigned by OQT & C.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of Gas Construction practices and tools.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a band saw to cut strips of plastic pipe.