FM Approvals Engineering Technician

FM•Glocester, RI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. We test property loss prevention products and services—for use in commercial and industrial facilities—to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance. Our certification instills confidence and commands respect in your marketplace.

Requirements

High School / Trade School or Military specialist experience
3 years general construction experience
1 year laboratory experience
Laboratory testing skills
Product assembly skills
Equipment repair skills
Mathematical computation or data tabulation skills
Proficiency in the use of laboratory test equipment
Computer literacy
Good mechanical skills with familiarity of common hand tools and power tools
Ability to work independently
Must be able to work while wearing full Firefighter’s Turnout gear with SCBA for an extended period of time in a wet and smoky environment
Must be able to obtain certification for using a personal respirator and work while wearing one for an extended period of time in a wet and smoky environment
Excellent communication and customer service skills (both orally and in writing)
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Ability to understand and follow English instructions
Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds (unassisted) on a regular basis; up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to safely and efficiently operate power equipment such as: cranes, fork lifts and other material handling devices, use ladders, operate tools such as, but not limited to, table saws, portable saws, hammer drills, screw guns and impact wrenches
Must be certifiable for the use of a respirator.
Good balance to regularly step on and off equipment and work from ladders and platforms to perform various tasks.

Nice To Haves

1 year laboratory experience ideal

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tests, investigations or experiments, which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement.
Select, set up, and operate standard test equipment and record technically sound test data within budgetary and time constraints.
Fabricate and construct necessary testing apparatus from existing components.
Set-up and tear-down operations for routine investigations and tests.
Troubleshoot all problems and take corrective actions.
Use specialized equipment and apparatus to collect data, calculate or record results, prepare reports and/or technical data.
Prepare and present clear and concise data in a prescribed format.
Provide requested advice in areas of specialization to superiors and peers and technical directions to subordinates.
Increase knowledge of testing procedures and related technological advances to contribute to personal development and the achievement of personal and unit goals and objectives.
Keep the supervisor informed of the status and progress of all work in process and of any significant developments affecting assigned projects.