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:
THIS POSITION WILL BE WORKING IN *** R&D GARDENA CALIFORNIA LOCATION
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.
Meet or exceed the following criteria:
Good driving record no accidents & no traffic violations within the last 3-years.
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.).