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Duquesne Light Company · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Lab Technician

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$52.56/hr - $52.56/hr

5+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company is a leader in providing electric energy and is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. The Sr. Lab Technician will perform troubleshooting and repairs on advanced electrical and electronic equipment, assist engineers in developing special equipment, and conduct tests and investigations in the laboratory and field.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Performs troubleshooting, testing and repairs at the highest level of complexity on electronic equipment, relays, instrumentation and control devices in the laboratory, shop and field

Provides practical assistance to engineers in developing special equipment to be used in testing and maintaining relays, measuring devices and electronic equipment

Makes metering recommendations for larger commercial and industrial customers based on guide lines set up by engineers

Sets up and carries out special tests and investigations of the highest skill in the laboratory and field

Maintains and conducts tests on laboratory precision instruments

Makes drawings and sketches of test circuits and equipment

Prepares reports, write-ups, sketches, etc., as required in connection with his/her work. May use computer terminal or PC for collecting data associated with assigned work as required

As required, assumes technical direction of the laboratory or shop in the absence of supervisor. Acts as technical advisor on all repair and test procedures

Performs other work as required or assigned

Qualification

Electrical theoryElectronic theoryTroubleshootingTesting techniquesCircuit diagrams interpretationTechnical educationSoft skills

Required

Education equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by two years of approved technical education in the electrical field, at least one year of the latter to be in electronics

Five years' experience in electrical and electronics test work including 2 years as a Lab Technician

Working knowledge of electrical and electronic theory as applied to measuring equipment, instrumentation, relays and revenue meters and a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to troubleshooting and testing techniques

Ability to interpret and work from complex electronic circuit diagrams, prints, sketches, manufacturer's manuals, specifications, etc

Must have passed the company administered standardized aptitude test (CAST)

Must hold a valid driver's license