SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Metering Research Facility / Multiphase Flow Facility jobs in United States
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Southwest Research Institute · 3 weeks ago

SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Metering Research Facility / Multiphase Flow Facility

positionSan Antonio, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date2+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is a leader in complex fluids problems, committed to quality work and safety. The role involves providing hands-on support in experimental testing, focusing on mechanical and fluid handling equipment within a collaborative team environment.

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Responsibilities

Work with a team of engineers and technicians to provide hands-on support for an experimental testing business involved in creating field-realistic process conditions (pressure, temperature, fluids) in a controlled test environment
Install and remove piping components and assemblies, assist in assembling and disassembling test fixtures and mechanical hardware; load, unload, move materials and equipment for operations
Drive Institute vehicles and forklifts; operate cranes and other lifts
Assist in the servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical and fluid handling equipment
Assist in the installation and wiring of instrumentation
Support operations of elevated-pressure flow loop test facilities
Communicate with SwRI staff, customer, and vendors regarding work status, progress, problems/solutions, and results
Participate in continuous operational and safety improvement processes while working in a team environment with a collaborative approach

Qualification

Mechanical toolsEquipment repairPiping systemsFluid handling equipmentHVACTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
2+ years: Familiarity with mechanical tools, general laboratory equipment, and piping systems
2-10 years: Related mechanical experience to include equipment repair, plumbing, plant/process/oilfield operations, HVAC, etc
A valid/clear driver's license is required

Company

Southwest Research Institute

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Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.
dateFounded in 1947
location
San Antonio, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.swri.org

H1B Sponsorship

Southwest Research Institute has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (22)
2023 (20)
2022 (12)
2021 (22)
2020 (23)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.47M
Key Investors
NASAUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-03-11Grant· $3M
2023-06-09Grant· $2M
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $1.61M

Leadership Team

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Walter D. Downing
Executive Vice President and COO
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Alan Stern
Associate Vice President
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