ASSOCIATE TECHNICIAN - Lab Assistant - Propulsion & Energy Machinery at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

We provide solutions to the world's propulsion and energy challenges. We develop technologies & machinery that will improve our world & travel beyond our world. We have a workplace defined by mutual respect & collaboration, where the sharing of knowledge & the drive for excellence are pervasive.

Objectives of this Role:

• Provide hands-on support for experimental tests at realistic process conditions (pressure, temperature, fluids) in a controlled test environment.
• Provide design support in the development of experimental test facilities.
• Provide real-world, hands-on insight and experience to improve component and rig designs.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Install/remove piping components and assemblies, assist in assembling/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, servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical and fluid handling equipment.
• Assist in the installation and wiring of instrumentation.
• Support the operations of elevated-pressure and elevated-temperature flow loop test facilities
• Communicate with Institute staff and vendors regarding work status, progress, problems/solutions, and results.
• Participate in continuous operations and safety improvement processes while working in a team environment.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years: Familiarity with hand tools and power tools; knowledge of piping/fluid systems (hydraulic, compressed air, water, natural gas), tubing and tube fittings, and/or metrology is required.
• 0-2 years: Related mechanical experience (examples include equipment repair, mechanic, carpenter, machinist, plumbing, plant/process/oilfield operations, HVAC, agricultural equipment, etc.)
• 0-2 years: Proficiency in typical office computer programs/skills: word processing, workbooks, email communications
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.