I&E Tech Journeyman (Maintenance)

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Salisbury, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves devising, selecting, setting up, and operating electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical or electrohydraulic apparatus for testing mechanical, structural, or electrical equipment. The technician translates test data for engineering personnel to inform design and evaluation decisions. Responsibilities include selecting, installing, calibrating, and checking instrumentation and circuitry, and developing specifications for nonstandard apparatus. The role also entails performing preventive and corrective maintenance on test apparatus and peripheral equipment, and operating test apparatus to simulate environmental conditions. Data analysis and reporting are key components, and the use of computerized equipment for testing and data production may be involved.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent
Previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions
Works under immediate supervision
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager

Nice To Haves

May be designated according to equipment tested as Rocket-Control Technician
May be designated according to nature of test as Environmental-Research Test Technician
May be designated according to nature of test as Vibration Technician

Responsibilities

Devises, selects, sets up, and operates electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical or electrohydraulic apparatus for operational and environmental testing of mechanical, structural, or electrical equipment.
Translates test data for engineering personnel to formulate engineering design and evaluation decisions.
Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry.
Develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
Sketches and builds or modifies jigs, fixtures, and instruments and related apparatus.
Verifies dimensional and functional acceptability of devices fabricated by craft or technical personnel.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
Installs or directs technical personnel in installation of unit in test chamber or other test facility.
Operates test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions, such as vibration, stress, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and acceleration.
Analyzes and converts test data to usable form, using mathematical formulas.
Prepares graphs and written reports to translate test results.
May plan test program.
May use computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs.