Test Technician

OverviewElement has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. This individual will perform qualification testing and measurement tasks (mechanical/electrical) per approved test plans for components for nuclear facilities and/or to support other testing requirements. Technician will work with customer provided test specimens, electrical control systems, and high pressure steam.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: Test Setup - Read specifications from technical documents (i.e. test plans/procedures), identify/prepare test equipment Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications/procedures; interact with customer if needed; troubleshoot; document all pertinent data Data Processing – Verify, review and document all pertinent data after testing; finalize data and provide to project engineer Lab Maintenance/Post-test Breakdown – Physically remove test items; maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current and organizing supplies Perform other duties as neededSkills / QualificationsSkills/Qualifications: HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed Years of experience: 3-6 years Understanding of routine electrical and mechanical operations Knowledge of Oscilloscopes and other data collection instruments Knowledge of circuitry design, troubleshooting, safety practices and wiring Control systems knowledge and troubleshooting is preferred Must be able to use standard instrumentation, i.e. temperature probes, thermocouples, pressure transducers and accelerometers Basic usage of Microsoft Office suite and other computer skillsCompany OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)“If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email [email protected] ”Job Locations US-AL-HuntsvilleID 2024-14273