Test Technician

Test Technician III - Belle Chasse, LA

Position Summary

Deliver best in class thinking and service to the oil and gas, marine, and energy markets through listening, applying intelligence and responding. Every time. The Production Department is responsible for the delivery of quality Point Eight Power products in a timely manner in order to support our efforts of being a best in class manufacturer. The overall objective of this position is to perform testing and troubleshooting during the final assembly phase of electrical control and distribution equipment prior to client delivery to ensure product excellence and optimal functionality. Consistent and accurate representation of the Point Eight Power brand, mission, vision, values, and organizational strategy are essential to achieving the goals of the organization.

Essential Accountabilities

• Demonstrate technical skills with regard to performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, and testing for reliability on Low, Medium, and Arc-Resistant switchgear and electrical control equipment using tools such as voltmeters, multimeters, etc. (see Mechanical section under Knowledge, Skills and Abilities).
• Verify and document that electricity is able to flow uninterrupted, HIPOT tests on copper bus, conduct lockout/tagout procedure, and all components within the unit operate at the specified current level with supervision.
• Investigate, advise ECRs/CARs/NCRs, ensure final product is consistent with technical schematics, perform basic device programming, and repair all custom-built equipment prior to client shipment as a measure of quality control.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests to ABS regulations using industry compliance standards, such as IEEE and ANSI, to show the functionality of Point Eight Power products and advise of interfacing capabilities with clients’ existing equipment under the direction of senior team members.
• Identify functionality or defects through visual and electrical inspections on power distribution equipment, and assist senior team members with maintenance or repairs within testing guidelines.
• Assist senior team members with design verifications and product reliability demonstrations during client witness testing activities under supervision.
• Act as resource to provide expertise and technical guidance to Wiremen or Field Service Technicians.

Measures

• Performance objectives, and their related measures, are determined in relation to the Strategic Plan; these are presented in accordance with Point Eight Power’s “Policy, Objectives, Leadership Commitment and Communication” procedure.
• All employees contribute to the effectiveness and success of the company; as such, all employees are jointly accountable for the achievement of these objectives. It is PEP’s expectation that personnel will execute their roles in accordance with the tenets set forth in the policies, procedures, and associated processes that comprise the Point Eight Power Business Management System.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED, required.

Experience

• 2years of experience working as a Wireman 1st class, preferred
• 2 years of experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, preferred.
• Intrapersonal Skills – Self-motivated and able to identify, examine, and resolve issues independently from others. Hold a strong regard for guidelines, procedures and integrity.
• Engineering and Technology – Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Tools include: MPRT, Secondary Injection Unit, Digital Ratiometers, CT tester, Digital Multimeter, Fluke Meter, Laptop CPU with software for PLC and Relay communication, AC and DC voltage Hi Pot, High Voltage Testers, Basic hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches), Testing Jumpers (alligator clips).
• Computers and Electronics – Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming such as Microsoft Office Business Suite.
• Verbal & Written Communication Skills – This position requires intermediate skills (Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.)
• Quality Focus – The ability to establish and exceed high standards of excellence in all elements of work by carefully following procedures and striving for accuracy.
• Teamwork/Cooperation- The ability to correspond and collaborate with both peers and leaders.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Multi-limb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Customer & Service Orientation – The ability to initiate and actively seek ways to help people.
• Math Skills – This position requires intermediate skills (calculate figures/discounts, proportions, area, etc.)

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Requirement: Demanding. Must have ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. Employee must be at to sit, climb or balance, hear, use hands, taste/smell, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, talk, and reach with hands and arms.

Working Conditions: Conditions vary per work site: can be high heat, high humidity, exposure to electrical shock and mechanical parts, exposure to radiation, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals with fumes and/or airborne particles.

Overtime: Required

Hours: Monday-Thursday 6am-4:45pm, Friday 6am-2pm, Saturday 6am-12pm