Laboratory Technician (with Hydraulic Load Frames)

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

DNV's Energy Services Systems is seeking a Laboratory Technician (with Hydraulic Load Frames) to perform specialized corrosion and mechanical testing to assess material behavior in hydrogen, CO2, hydrogen sulfide, and various other environments. This position will involve significant work related to mechanical (fatigue and fracture) testing of materials utilizing hydraulic test machines (e.g., Instron and MTS load machines). The research and testing performed in Columbus supports operations and infrastructure to meet the current energy demand, while accelerating decarbonization strategies that include transportation and storage of hydrogen and CO .

This role is based at our DNV office in (Dublin, OH), presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You ll Do:

• Setup and run laboratory experiments, including:
  • Handle pressurized equipment/gas and chemicals/test solutions (some environments will be hazardous, such as H2 and H2S thorough safety training will be provided)
  • Collect data
  • Analyze test specimens using photography, microscopy, balances, calipers
  • Design/procure test materials and coordinate machining jobs
  • Follow established safety and quality procedures
• Perform maintenance, setup, and calibration of hydraulic equipment and mentor other team members on performance of such
• Provide input to develop procedures for maintenance, setup, and calibration of hydraulic equipment
• Provide input on design of customized test set-ups
• Inspect, test, repair/troubleshoot, and install equipment
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Adhere to Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality Assurance program on projects.

What we offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

*Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election*

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or
business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department
(hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About you

What is Required:

• High School Diploma
• Two (2) years of experience with hydraulic equipment used for dynamic material testing.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on work experience.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Ability to adhere to specific test procedures.
• Well-organized and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while interacting with a diverse group of clients and co-workers.
• Willingness and capability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 40 lbs.; capacity to routinely push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, etc., while handling such weight.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Completion of pre-employment background and drug screening, along with random drug screening as per Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

What is Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Experience working with projects on a fixed budget.
• Prior involvement as part of a project team.
• Proficiency in handling LabVIEW-based data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
• Basic knowledge of electronics.
• Knowledge of mechanical behavior and properties, such as stress, strain, fracture toughness, stress intensity factor, and R-ratio.
• Previous experience in a corrosion and mechanical testing laboratory.
• Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position

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