Description:

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00a - 5:00p
Business Unit Job Title: Laboratory Technologist- Testing & Inspection

Seeking a talented and self-motivated Additive Manufacturing (AM) laboratory technologist.
In this role, you will be responsible for organizing and executing plans to perform destructive and non-destructive testing of materials using a variety of laboratory tests and equipment. In this hands-on position, you'll work with engineers and other technicians to develop the materials and processes used to build our oil and gas components.

Responsibilities
The candidate must have familiarity and hands-on experience with the following Test Methods and applicable ASTM specifications ASTM E8, E18 and E23.
• Experience with servo-hydraulically actuated and electro-mechanically actuated load frames, signal conditioning, data acquisition and control is a plus. Notched bar impact testing machine experience is a plus. The candidate must have demonstrated a proficiency in the selection and use of precision measurement tools for quality assurance of test specimens of various geometries.
• Thorough knowledge of specimen extraction, preparation, and measurement of specimens for tensile and Charpy impact testing, both pre and post testing.
• Experience in analytical methods and characterization techniques
• Experience in metallurgical preparation for microstructural examinations.
• Additional testing as applicable
• Follows standard operating procedures and work instructions of various equipment and creates new ones as needed.
• Laboratory Management

Requirements
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in laboratory environment including mechanical testing
• Basic engineering laboratory skills including personal protective equipment, job hazard analysis, and work instructions
• Experience using mechanical testing equipment, including load frames: servo-hydraulically actuated and electro-mechanically actuated
• Thorough knowledge of specimen extraction, preparation, and measurement of specimens for destructive and non-destructive evaluation, both pre and post testing
• Knowledge on various metrology tools
• Familiarity with industry materials testing standards (ASTM E8, ASTM E23, etc.)

Qualifications
• An associate degree preferred. equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and basic problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Basic Math skills required

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.