Fire Testing Technician

Overview

Element is looking for a highly motivated Testing Technician to conduct various fire performance tests, including the analysis of test results to well defined standards and/or standard operating procedures. This position involves sample preparation, physical testing, scheduling, equipment setup, maintenance / calibration, client interaction, and report writing. 

Responsibilities

• Safely test materials associated with recognized flammability property standards, sample preparation, data collection & analysis, and report preparation.• Involvement in test material unpacking / inspection, logging/labeling, and pre-conditioning (if required).• Participate in client correspondence and project coordination.• Purchase equipment & materials and maintain equipment.• Maintain equipment calibrations.• All work is to be conducted as per Element H&S procedures and industry-accepted safety protocols.

Skills / Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year college program in engineering or technology and/or 1-year of experience in an engineering environment.• Ability to adapt and to work both independently and as part of a team.• Strong verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to multitask.• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and >50 lbs. on occasion.• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).• Experience with common construction power and hand tools.• Proficient in MS Office

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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