R&D Engineering Technician

Actalent is seeking R&D technicians to support in commissioning and maintenance of equipment, out in the elements!

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician has the primary responsibility of ensuring the safe and efficient operation of decarbonization equipment. This equipment is in a pilot phase, and the Engineering Tech will be part of the team commissioning, operating, maintaining, and participating in the continuous improvement of the equipment. They will work manually with the mechanical components of the equipment and will participate in process improvements and enhancements based on their work.

Tasks and responsibilities

Client interaction: The pilot equipment is deployed on a customer site, and the Engineering Tech must feel confident in their professionalism and ability to communicate with the client.

Work in an industrial environment, out in the elements, and being hands-on "turning a wrench".

Communicate issues to other members of the engineering team for necessary adjustments and fixes.

Document field modifications and changes to any pilot equipment and submit to the sustaining engineering team.

Following full installation and start-up of the equipment, the role will include preventative maintenance checks and dashboard monitoring for issues.

Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Log and document equipment hours, performed maintenance, and material use.

Hard Skills

Demonstrated experience working with mechanical components of machinery

Experience with chemical and/or industrial processes (ideal)

Equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvement

Soft Skills

Professionalism

Effective communication

Customer Service experience

Physical ability to climb up ladders and crawl into machinery

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Portland, Oregon.

Work Environment

Onsite at client, primarily outdoors (80% of the time). Required PPE includes a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and FR (flame-resistant) clothing (provided by the company).

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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