Senior Test Analyst (Valve Diagnostics)
Job description
- General Responsibilities
- Reports to the Valve Reliability Program Manager.
- Collect diagnostic test data from technicians daily and perform quality checks
- Provide customer with status updates on frequencies dictated by customer
- Review test data daily and provide recommendations to correct asset deficiencies identified in the testing
- Compile test results into professional reports and review findings with customers
- Provide clear and concise recommendations with supporting documentation
- Consult with customer in a technical capacity to ensure planned work scope will correct deficiencies as intended.
- Maintain all test data in centralized database to ensure data preservation
- Participate in KPI meetings with customer
- Participate in on-site testing activities for first time evolutions and critical maintenance testing as needed.
- Continuous Improvement
- Ensure corrective action process is followed to address any gaps identified.
- Work with customers to develop and implement Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) Programs for Valves
- Track and Trend diagnostic data to perform data analytics on a large data set and identify common failure mechanisms
- Identify and Implement new PdM technology, processes, and procedures for valve maintenance
- Test Technician Development
- Review asset nameplate information collected by technicians for accuracy
- Perform period field observations; coach and mentor technicians.
- Remotely support technicians with technical advice and recommendations as needed
- Evaluate quality of technician test results and review improvement opportunities with their manager
- Competencies
- Required
- Analytical Mindset
- Highly Motivated / Self-Driven, Focused on continuous improvement
- Detail oriented
- Capable of hosting virtual meetings with customers and providing remote support to technicians
- Highly knowledgeable in valves and process control (Valves, Actuators, Instrumentation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting)
- Skilled at one or more MOV Testing platforms: Quiklook, Ultrachek-M, Infinity, Viper
- Electrical Safety Qualified to NFPA70E or equivalent
- Skilled at reading and interpretation of Electrical Schematics and P&ID’s
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical functions of valves
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic functions of valve actuators
- Must demonstrate competency by passing Task Performance Evaluations for Motor-Operated Valve (MOV) Testing and Data Interpretation
- Additional Experience Desired
- Digital Process Control Technology (ex: Emerson Delta V, AMS Device Manager, ValveLink, Digital Valve Positioners, Smart Electric Actuators)
- 5+ years’ experience in the field as a Lead Diagnostic Tester or Valve Engineer responsible for data review
- Experience with AOV Testing platforms (FlowScanner, ValveLink, Quiklook, Ultrachek-A, Infinity, Viper, BenchMark/Black Diamond, etc)
- Experience with acoustic emission (AE) leak detection (Ultraprobe, Midas, LDS, etc)
- Knowledge of nuclear industry Diagnostic Test Procedures
- Software Proficiencies: SAP, Relational Database design, Office 365
Candidate must reside within the boundaries of this service area or be willing to relocate upon acceptance of a job offer. This full-time job offers a flexible work week schedule with the possibility of up to 20% travel within our service area.
PLEASE NOTE: John H Carter Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of John H Carter Company about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at John H Carter Company via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid and executed search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of John H Carter Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by John H Carter Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.
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Experience
Required- 5+ years of experience with valves and Digital Process Control technology, AOV testing platforms, and Nuclear industry diagnostic test procedures.
Education
Required- Community College/Vo-Tech or better
Behaviors
Required- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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