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West Virginia Employer Engineering Technician 3/4 in Rocket Center, West Virginia
Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities: Handles explosive materials and liquid explosives on a daily basis (required). Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet customer and AS9100 requirements. Operates modern analytical instrumentation. Able to read and interpret government specifications. Familiarity with a Lab Information Management System. Comfortable communicating with management, engineers, chemists, and external vendors. Monitors gauge and instrument calibrations. Ensures calibration cycles are not exceeded. Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions. Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; collects and prepares data for evaluation; and documents results in lab notebook and lab management system. Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware. Performs standard analytical test methods for quality control, material assessment, investigations, and compliance to NPDES requirements. Communicates effectively as part of a team. Maintains the highest safety standards by following documented procedures. Maintains high ethical standards of work and personal conduct. Ability to change job assignments to support programs needs. Ability to multitask Minimum Qualifications: For a level 3 a bachelors degree (STEM preferred) OR 4 years of experience in a relevant laboratory or engineering setting. For a level 4 a bachelors degree (STEM preferred) with 2 years of experience OR 6 years of experience in a relevant laboratory or engineering setting. Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and ability to work in tight spaces. Experience working in an analytical lab. Able to safely handle acids, solvents, and energetics. Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting. Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. Proficient in MS office. Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends and off shifts as needed. Salary Range: $55,800 - $93,000 Salary Range 2: $66,300 - $110,500