Manufacturing Testing Technician-Magnolia (Architecture)

Testing Technician provides support and is responsible for accurately and efficiently performing the final function and performance testing of Oil and Gas Drilling equipment. This role is responsible for operating Industrial testing equipment to perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on OEM equipment and will validate the performance of the equipment to meet design, quality and operational requirements. 

 Complies and participates in company safety and quality programs and initiatives.

• Mobilize equipment into test stand and installation of test equipment lines, hydraulics, and electrical connections.
• Operate and control in-house testing equipment, including:
  • Hydraulic Pressure Units (HPU) for system pressure validation and performance testing
  • Electrical Consoles and HMI Screens for system monitoring and diagnostics.
  • Dynamometers (Dyno) to evaluate mechanical power output and efficiency.
• Loading of digital programs and drive parameters into equipment to prepare software as ready for field operations startup.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems to resolution utilizing electrical diagnostic and testing instruments, including voltmeters, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, and other precision measurement tools.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, and lube systems requiring a strong understanding of Engineering drawings and requirements.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to resolve any defects determined.
• Responsible for compiling final test data into reports to provide to operations for analysis. 
• Responsible for determining and tracking the condition of equipment prior to and post-testing to advise internal Mfg. operations of any potential discrepancies to the intended design of the equipment. 
• Ability to identify physical equipment deficiencies using strong mechanical aptitude to assess where issues may be occurring within the various mechanical components.  
• Keep work area in a neat and organized utilizing Lean Manufacturing (5S) principles.
• Works overtime and/or weekend as required.

Other duties may be assigned which may occasional assistance in mfg. shop operational support.

 MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma and 5 years related work experience – See Preferred Qualifications.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems in standardized situations. Ability to understand mechanical drawings, bills of materials, and both electrical and hydraulic/lube schematics.

COMPUTER SKILLS

General knowledge of Microsoft Word and E-Mail messaging, and an all-around general knowledge of computer operations is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5 Years of demonstrated experience working with electrical connections and high and low voltage electrical components to include:

• Fiber optic communications
• Low voltage power and control cables
• Electrical protection relays

Basic knowledge of electrical standards and safety systems highly preferred.

Basic PLC knowledge, i.e., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, etc.

Strong mechanical aptitude.

Demonstrated Forklift, Manlift, and Overhead Crane operating experience.

BEHAVORIAL COMPETENCIES

• Strictly adheres to all established safety protocols and guidelines, ensuring a secure work environment for oneself and colleagues while actively identifying and addressing potential hazards.
• Encourages open and transparent communication, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve common goals and enhance overall productivity.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence, consistently delivering high-quality work with a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Proactively organizes tasks and schedules to meet deadlines efficiently, ensuring commitments are fulfilled with minimal delays or disruptions.
• Actively contributes ideas and suggestions to improve operations, identifying opportunities to enhance safety, reduce costs, and increase efficiency in work processes.
• Promptly escalates concerns or issues to management when necessary, ensuring that potential risks or challenges are addressed effectively and in a timely manner.
• Embraces change and fosters a positive work culture, supporting new initiatives and adapting to evolving workplace needs with a constructive attitude.
• Possesses a clear understanding of job responsibilities and required skills, continuously developing expertise to perform tasks effectively and contribute to overall team success.
• Consistently prioritizes customer satisfaction, striving to exceed expectations by delivering high-quality products and services while maintaining a customer-focused mindset.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Possesses intermediate electrical expertise, with hands-on experience in both low-voltage (24V) and high-voltage (up to 600V) electrical systems, including 3-Phase Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) applications.
• Proficient in utilizing electrical diagnostic and testing instruments, including voltmeters, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, and other precision measurement tools to analyze electrical performance and system integrity.
• Experienced in precise measurement and quality control, utilizing calibrated measuring tools, dial indicators, decibel meters, pressure gauges, and other instrumentation to verify tolerances and ensure system accuracy.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting complex electrical and hydraulic schematics, ensuring accurate troubleshooting, assembly, and system verification.
• Capable of operating and controlling in-house testing equipment, including:
• Hydraulic Pressure Units (HPU) for system pressure validation and performance testing
• Electrical Consoles and HMI Screens for system monitoring and diagnostics.
• Dynamometers (Dyno) to evaluate mechanical power output and efficiency.
• Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex electrical, hydraulic, and lubrication systems, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to operational specifications.
• General computer proficiency, including the ability to navigate system software, enter test data, and utilize diagnostic tools for troubleshooting.
• Experienced in overhead crane operation and equipment rigging, ensuring safe and efficient material handling in compliance with industry standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job; the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration, frequently exposed to the risk of electrical shock, exposed to wet and or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high pressure oil systems, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.