Reporting to the Manager of Technical Services, this position is responsible for conducting the mixing and testing of experimental polymeric compound formulation. This work is conducted under the direction of Polymer Engineers
and standard guidelines and procedures.
Principal Duties& Responsibilities:
• Perform polymeric compound mixing and test sample preparation
• Perform physical, chemical, and electrical property testing on compound samples
• Perform physical, chemical, and electrical property testing on cable samples
• Maintain records and issue reports on test results generated
• Active participation in ITC Tech Service activities such as facility and equipment maintenance, housekeeping, safety audits, etc.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• The ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; organize work into logical process steps; use time effectively; and establish priorities
• The ability to work as an individual or as a team
• Demonstrates sound technical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a commitment to consistently complete tasks on time; persists in the face of obstacles; results oriented
• The ability to gather specific information to understand issues and use good problem solving techniques
• Able to speak concisely and articulately; asks open-ended questions
Education:
• Preferred Associates Degree in Polymer Technology or related engineering or technical field
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Prysmian is world leader of the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, with some 19,000 employees across 50 countries worldwide.
Prysmian Group operates 10 plants in North America serving the telecom and energy markets. The Group consists of Prysmian and Draka, two of the strongest and most respected commercial brands in the industry, whose highly complementary products and services meet the needs for two distinct sectors: Telecom Cables & Systems produces optical fibers, optical cables and connectivity for video, data and voice transmission. Prysmian Group has two fiber optic manufacturing facilities in the United States covering 1.5 million square feet, including the only co-located fiber and cable facility in North America.
In our energy business, we design and produce cables and systems for the transmission and distribution of low, medium, high and extra high voltage systems. In 2009, Prysmian built the only Vertical Continuous Vulcanization line in North America in the Abbeville, SC plant. This facility is used to produce insulated high voltage cables. In addition, the group has a manufacturing facility in Prescott, Ontario to meet Canada’s power cabling needs.
A key factor in managing the Group's business is attention to sustainable development and the environment. As part of its activities, the Prysmian Group is involved in implementing management and production processes which help improve environmental sustainability and safety at work, in accordance with the guidelines of its HSE policy.