Cw Lab Operations Technician

Description:

R&D Lab Operations Technician roles & responsibilities include:

• Supporting activities in the evaluation building including visiting team members, technical support for site improvements, and logistical support for visiting vendors.
• Repair and maintenance for the test facilities, including the Hydrogen Station, and the Fuel Cell Bench
• Work in maintaining and troubleshooting high voltage and high-pressure systems.
• Parts/consumables ordering including inventory management.
• Perform routine maintenance where necessary of facility systems, test equipment, associated peripheral equipment, etc.
• Take part in and support development of Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) prior to commencing work.
• Able to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment as technology evolves.
• Issue daily, weekly and/or periodic general and technical reports where necessary.
• Some overtime (average: 1-hour per day) and travel (~30%) is expected.

Requirements:

Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements - to be provided by the agency when required:

• Prescription Safety Glasses - Safety eyewear must conform to the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Z87.1-1989.
• Safety Shoes (EH and / or SD rated) - specific to job function.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 4-Years of experience as a Power Plant Technician, Generator Technician or experience from a transferable industry.
• Ideal candidate would have knowledge & experience in inspecting, testing, diagnosis & repair of facility systems i.e., high voltage, HVAC, automatic transfer switches, systems.
• High voltage and low voltage experience is a must.
• High voltage certification (1000V AC / DC) is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, wiring diagrams (for systems and instrumentation).
• Experience in commissioning new equipment such as generators.

• Proficient w/Windows, email, MS Word, Excel (agency to submit results of a computer aptitude test demonstrating experience level).
• Excellent communication & organizational skills.
• Strong understanding & working level knowledge of commercial / industrial electrical systems.
• Works well independently - without direct supervision.
• Capable of adapting to a continuously changing work environment including business travel to support at satellite locations.
• Fabrication experience (i.e., machine shop, welding (MIG & TIG), etc.).