I&E Tech (Electrical Background)

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an Environmental/Mechanical Test Technician to devise, set up, and operate test instrumentation for mechanical, structural, or electrical equipment. Duties include building fixtures, performing maintenance, and directing installs in test facilities.

The role involves analyzing test data, planning test programs, and using computer tools to produce graphs and reports. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and prior field experience.
• Follows instructions and pre-established guidelines; reports to a supervisor.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

• Devise, select, set up, and operate testing instrumentation for mechanical, structural, or electrical equipment.
• Sketch/build or modify jigs, fixtures, and instruments; verify dimensional/functional acceptability.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on test apparatus and peripherals.
• Install or direct technicians to install units in test chambers or facilities.
• Operate test apparatus to simulate conditions such as vibration, temperature, humidity, and pressure.
• Analyze and convert test data into usable form; prepare graphs and reports.
• Plan test programs.
• Use computerized equipment/software to perform testing and generate graphs.
• May be designated by equipment tested or test nature (e.g., Rocket-Control Technician, Environmental-Research Test Technician, Vibration Technician).

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• 1) Devises, selects, sets up, and operates electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical or electrohydraulic apparatus used for operational and environmental testing of mechanical, structural, or electrical equipment, and translates test data for engineering personnel to formulate engineering design and evaluation decisions: Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry, and develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
• 2) Sketches and builds or modifies jigs, fixtures, and instruments and related apparatus, and verifies dimensional and functional acceptability of devices fabricated by craft or technical personnel.
• 3) Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
• 4) Installs or directs technical personnel in installation of unit in test chamber or other test facility.
• 5) Operates test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions, such as vibration, stress, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and acceleration.
• 6) Analyzes and converts test data to usable form, using mathematical formulas, and prepares graphs and written reports to translate test results.
• 7) May plan test program.
• 8) May use computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs.
• 9) May be designated according to equipment tested as Rocket-Control Technician; or according to nature of test as Environmental-Research Test Technician; Vibration Technician.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Strength: a. Standing 65% Walking 15% Sitting 20% b. Lifting 30 lb. Carrying 30 lb. Pushing 70 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb. 2. Climbing F Balancing F 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering C EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS NP Not Present O Occasionally (0-33%) F Frequently (34-66%) C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.