Oil Lab Technician

NASS USA•,

3d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

North American Substation Services (NASS) is a national leader in transformer services and high‑voltage substation installation, maintenance, testing, and repair. With more than 20 years of experience, we deliver comprehensive, one‑stop solutions for utilities, industrial operations, and critical infrastructure across the United States. Our teams support the full lifecycle of substation and transformer assets, including installation, maintenance, major repairs, and diagnostic testing. Core services include transformer assembly, oil processing, regasket and life‑extension work, substation apparatus testing, and high‑voltage equipment maintenance to ensure safe, reliable system performance. We work on a wide range of substation equipment—power transformers, breakers, switches, arresters, and control cabinets—and perform essential diagnostics such as TTR, winding resistance, insulation resistance, power‑factor testing, and oil analysis through our dedicated in‑house laboratory. With a nationwide fleet of mobile oil‑processing units, we provide rapid on‑site support backed by strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and disciplined field execution to keep critical power systems operating reliably and efficiently.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Must be able to frequently kneel, bend, stand, crouch, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds to accomplish job tasks.
Strong skills working with computers and digital testing equipment, including efficient data entry.
Ability to work safely, accurately, and efficiently both independently and as part of a small team.
Capable of prioritizing multiple goals to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field of science. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Willingness to work overtime when necessitated by laboratory workload.
Professional experience working in a laboratory setting is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Receive and document incoming fluid samples from customers.
Perform checks and calibrations on laboratory equipment.
Test fluid samples to determine their physical, electrical, and chemical properties.
Analyze test results to confirm their validity.
Perform routine maintenance on test equipment.
Wash glassware and sample containers as necessary.
Maintain laboratory as a clean and orderly work area
Coordinate the distribution of sampling materials to customers.
Participate in lab quality programs and improvements.