Test Technician Iv (Onsite)

Located within the School of ECE at Georgia Tech, NEETRAC is a self-supporting membership-based Center with an approximate $4M annual budget. We currently have 38 members across North America including electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, and related industries in the electric energy delivery arena. The diverse interests of the Membership enable NEETRAC to provide a dynamic work environment with extensive interaction to address real-world issues and opportunities. Services include medium and high voltage testing for distribution & transmission systems, mechanical testing, asset management analytics, quality assurance programs for transformers and cable, as well as custom testing programs for product qualification and development.

Perform laboratory and research related processes in support of research efforts conducted within a laboratory environment. Set up and conduct more advanced testing under general direction. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: lab supervision and coworkers. This position typically will advise and counsel: NA. This position will supervise: NA.

Job Duty 1 -

Perform calibration of instruments used in testing processes

Job Duty 2 -
Determine and obtain required materials and supplies needed for testing process; order supplies and recommend purchase of equipment

Job Duty 3 -
Conduct assigned tests based on procedures and test objectives

Job Duty 4 -
Interpret routine test results and prepare and submit basic reports

Job Duty 5 -
Monitor testing processes relative to applicable safety and quality management requirements

Job Duty 6 -
Provide work direction to student assistants and other technicians

Job Duty 7 -
Confer with customers to address routine, non compliant test results

Job Duty 8 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Some travel may be required.
Required Experience
Three to five years job related experience

SKILLS
Operation of electrical and mechanical components; PC operation; basic and advanced level lab testing related processes, analytical, report preparation, customer service

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Salary range: $57,470.40 - $69,513.60

Location: Onsite (Forest Park, GA)

Job grade: S6

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

The job responsibilites for a Test Technician IV will include:

• Some non-laboratory project management work
• MVL, HVL, MDL laboratory work such as test planning, procurement of project materials or equipment, test setup, carrying out tests, basic data reporting and analysis, etc.
• Preventative maintenance program development and related activities
• Project Tasks (approximately 90% of billable time)
  • Cable quality assurance (typically 2-3 days a week)
  • MVL, HVL, MDL laboratory work such as test planning, procurement of project materials or equipment, test setup, carrying out tests, basic data reporting and analysis, etc.
  • Some non-laboratory project management work
  • Some QMS documentation
  • Specific facilities tasks i.e. equipment fixes and rebuilds
• Facilities tasks (approximately 10% of billable time)
  • Routine laboratory facilities work
  • Preventative maintenance program development and related activities
• Specific facilities tasks i.e. equipment fixes and rebuilds
• Routine laboratory facilities work
• Nonbillable time for planning, meeting, and other administrative tasks
• Some QMS documentation
• Cable quality assurance (typically 2-3 days a week)