What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Thermal-fluids Mechanical Experimental Technician position at Southwest Research Institute?
Who We Are
Supporting engineers to design, build, and operate experimental test setups for solving fluid systems problems in the areas of thermal management, multiphase flow, and flow performance.
Role
Objectives of this Role:
Special Requirements:
Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
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Supporting engineers to design, build, and operate experimental test setups for solving fluid systems problems in the areas of thermal management, multiphase flow, and flow performance.
Role
Objectives of this Role:
- Work with a team of engineers and technicians to provide hands-on support for an experimental testing business involved in creating field-realistic process conditions (pressure, temperature, fluids) in a controlled test environment.
- Install and remove piping components and assemblies, assist in assembling and disassembling test fixtures and mechanical hardware; load, unload, move materials and equipment for operations; drive Institute vehicles and forklifts; operate cranes and other lifts.
- Assist in the installation, wiring, and troubleshooting of instrumentation; assist in the servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical and fluid handling equipment.
- Serve as the operator for elevated-pressure, flowing test facilities using existing data acquisition and control systems. collect and reduce test data; use a computer to manage test data; prepare input for test reports.
- Communicate with Institute staff, vendors and customers regarding work status, progress, problems/solutions, and results.
- Participate in continuous operational and safety improvement processes while working in a team environment with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Mechanical Technician classes are preferred; such as hydraulics training.
- Naval experience supporting power-plant operations on either submarines or aircraft carriers desired. Experience in the Navy as a Nuclear technician preferred.
- 2 years: Mechanical technician experience with pressurized fluid systems required; such as HVAC, plumbing, process/plant operation, or oilfield experience.
- 2 years: Mechanical skills with hand tools and power tools required.
- Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office programs required; such as Word, Excel.
- Electronics experience preferred (low-voltage); such as instrumentation, audio/visual.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
For benefits information at all other locations, click here .