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Tittle : QUALITY TEST TECHNICIAN
Job type : Full Time
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Manufacturing Production
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:
Install, connect and set up test equipment. Operate, troubleshoot and perform production and first article static and dynamic tests on engines, gas compressors, packaged systems, control consoles, subassemblies, components, and accessories in test beds, cells, or fixtures.
WORK PERFORMED:
Install, level, set up, prepare, and operate any Solar or OEM gas turbine, diesel engine, gas compressor, driven equipment, packaged system, control console, microprocessor control, subassembly, component, and/or accessory in test cells, fixtures or in special test beds.
Connect test equipment: harnesses, simulators, filters, lines, dynamometers, slave generators, instrumentation, and other equipment necessary to the test operation.
Conduct test run and final performance acceptance test of gas turbines and gas compressors
Connect and operate computerized data acquisition systems for package system, gas turbine, and gas compressor performance testing.
Observe, record, and review test data. Calculate operational parameters such as horsepower, pressure ratio, fuel flow, specific fuel consumption, oil flow, oil consumption, electrical functions, power factors, and other parameters related to the acceptability of the unit under test.
Conduct vibration surveys and trim balance components, as required, utilizing real-time vibration analyzers, trim balance analyzers, vibration tape recorders, and plotters.
Troubleshoot to isolate indicated malfunctions and discrepancies.
Make operational adjustments to engines, accessories, controls, and test equipment, including realignment.
Perform necessary rework to correct the cause of malfunctions and bring performance within specified operating parameters. Remove unit from the test facility
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have related experience with mechanical and electrical systems; and will have experience with diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of control circuits; and removing and replacing faulty components. Strong technical, electrical, and mechanical skills and a good understanding of turbine theory are critical to the position. The identified must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
3 years of mechanical or electrical-related job experience
Experienced in reading/interpreting applicable drawings (Mechanical and/or Electrical) and technical manuals
Preferred Qualifications:
Gas turbine package or related, operational, or testing experience.
PLC controls experience.
Airframes and Powerplants (A&P) license
Experience operating or testing Solar packages or engines
LOU #27 as a QTT
Quality Test Technician, Salary Grade S2
Compensation & Benefits
Base rate for this role ranges from $16.55, to $39.56. Actual rate will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401(k) Savings Plan including company match
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
VIR Consultants Inc
