Laboratory Technician - Utilities 24-00499 - Alura Workforce Solutions

Position
Laboratory Technician

Description
The Lab Technician job duties are performed in a SCE Facility which includes working in an office and in two SCE Laboratories. The two SCE laboratories are the Technology Test Center (TTC) Lab and the Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Lab, both located at SCE Gateway facility in Irwindale, CA. The work is performed under supervision of a Senior Lab Technician.

The Lab Technician performs laboratory maintenance, lab testing and analysis. The technician works on various types of customer side-of-meter equipment. This includes heat pump water heaters, HVAC (Heating & Air Conditioning) systems, refrigeration systems, lighting and building controls systems, portable battery power systems, and other technologies. The purpose of this testing is to better understand the performance of these various technologies. This ensures that SCE's customer programs provide rebates on equipment that offers proper value.

Performs in-depth testing of various customer side-of-meter technologies under supervision of Senior Lab Technician and Project Lead Engineers. These technologies include appliances or heating and cooling systems. This is done using laboratory tools and equipment. The lab tools used may be hand-held manual or power tools, or machine tools. The lab equipment used may include large or complex equipment. Examples of these are thermal test chambers, refrigeration systems, or an integrating Lighting Sphere. The testing process includes reading and understanding testing plans, collecting data, and analyzing equipment performance. It also involves developing reports on lab test results.

Must have prior hands-on experience with laboratory work in all or some of the following areas: electrical systems, plumbing, thermal systems (HVAC; refrigeration), instrumentation, lab computers and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), equipment calibration, and knowledge of lab safety practices.

• Calibrates, operates, and performs inventory tracking on various types of lab tools and equipment. Works with manufacturers and vendors as needed for this task.
• Sets up and performs maintenance on various types of lab tools and lab testing equipment. This may involve working with electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, computers, thermal, and mechanical systems. Supports remodeling and upgrading of specific lab areas or equipment under supervision of Senior Lab Technician.
• Completes all work while providing a safe and productive environment.
  Keeps the lab work areas clean and safe, including cleaning up at end of workday.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Associates degree
• Detects any discrepancies between the lab testing plan, tests results and system data, and reports on these issues.
• Communicates the result of the lab testing analysis and discusses with the Senior Lab Technician and the Project Lead Engineer.
• Makes recommendations for possible revisions to future testing plans for given types of equipment.

Additional information
Monday- Friday
8:00 am - 5: 00pm

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