Lab Operations Technician

Contract

Onsite

Gardena, California

$35–40 per hour

Benefits begin on day 1

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

R&D Lab Operations Technician roles & responsibilities include:

• Supporting activities in the evaluation building including visiting team members, technical support for site improvements, and logistical support for visiting vendors.
• Repair and maintenance for the test facilities, including the Hydrogen Station, and the Fuel Cell Bench.
• Work in maintaining and troubleshooting high voltage and high-pressure systems.
• Parts/consumables ordering including inventory management.
• Perform routine maintenance where necessary of facility systems, test equipment, associated peripheral equipment, etc.
• Take part in and support development of Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) prior to commencing work.
• Able to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment as technology evolves.
• Issue daily, weekly and/or periodic general and technical reports where necessary.
• Some overtime (average: 1-hour per day) and travel (~30%) is expected.

Requirements:

Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements – to be provided by the agency when required:

• Prescription Safety Glasses – must conform to ANSI Z87.1-1989.
• Safety Shoes (EH and/or SD rated) – specific to job function.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Power Plant Technician, Generator Technician, or in a transferable industry.
• Knowledge & experience in inspecting, testing, diagnosing & repairing facility systems (high voltage, HVAC, automatic transfer switches, etc.).
• High voltage and low voltage experience is a must.
• High voltage certification (1000V AC/DC) is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, wiring diagrams (for systems and instrumentation).
• Experience in commissioning new equipment such as generators.
• Good driving record – no accidents or traffic violations within the last 3 years.
• Proficient with Windows, email, MS Word, and Excel (agency to submit results of a computer aptitude test demonstrating experience level).
• Excellent communication & organizational skills.
• Strong understanding & working knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical systems.
• Works well independently – without direct supervision.
• Capable of adapting to a continuously changing work environment – including business travel to support satellite locations.
• Fabrication experience (machine shop, MIG & TIG welding, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement

Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.