Wireman/Instrumentation Technician at INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR BUSINESS in Richburg, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Purpose

Overall, this position requires that of a research / instrumentation technician mindset applied in a material testing and physical lab / research center. Typical duties include but are not limited to impact testing of hail, material strength evaluation, wind tunnel testing, electrical assembly, including panel wiring and mounting of components, calibration of test sensors. Sets up instrumentation and electrical equipment for testing of buildings as well as specific instrumentation used for component testing in laboratory facilities. Responsible for working as a team to prepare specimens for test which includes installing sensors, running data cable, and verifying functionality of all sensors. Practical application of engineering skills design, build, perform testing, and thorough documentation is a must for this position. Position has growth potential to that of an electrical and instrumentation technician but requires flexibility to complete standard laboratory testing as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Think creatively about what is being asked to be tested and look for ways in which to carry out this work efficiently and accurately.


• Change course of planned work based on results and direction of the testing. Frequent changes in direction are the norm, not everything will be straightforward.


• Problem solve issues that arise and provide/research solutions vs. expecting a solution to be presented.


• Work interdepartmentally to preparing specimens for property damage research, perform the test, and provide a clean data set to Researchers for review and analysis.


• Oversee laboratory safety and ensure that the laboratory remains in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. Maintain documented policies and procedures for all lab processes, training records and user manuals. Ensure data security and confidentiality at all times.

• Manages the operation of test equipment by direct involvement. Collaborates with vendors, mechanics, operators and research staff to troubleshoot errors and minimize downtime. Thinks creatively and critically to solve problems.


• Develop and maintain laboratory environment including staff, materials, information systems and equipment to allow for world-class testing and data gathering. Monitor and adjust priorities and workload to accommodate flux in operational changes.

Competencies

Problem Analysis - The ability to detect problems, recognize important information, and link various data; to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.

Decision making/Problem solving/Critical thinking - Uses good judgment. Demonstrates ability to recognize, identify, clearly isolate and define problems. Weighs relevance and accuracy of information. Considers alternatives and consequences before making decisions and offers workable solutions. Seeks advice when appropriate. Makes sound recommendations.

Adaptability Handles day-to-day challenges confidently, adjusts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, shows resilience in adversity, flexible and manages tough decisions.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Builds Relationships Relates to internal and external customers in an open and friendly manner.  Values teamwork and collaboration.

Focus on Quality Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance.

Integrity Adherence to standards, values and rules of conduct associated IBHS culture. Exhibits high levels of trustworthiness with confidential information or documents.

Learning Ability The ability to absorb new information from a variety of sources in a short time frame. Can use new information to improve processes and decision making.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education/Experience 2-4 years of experience working with mechanical, electrical, or technical aptitude; exposure to mathematics analysis; data testing and/or interpretation. Position competencies and KSAs are typical of a person with 2-4 years similar experience.

Computer Skills Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn proprietary software and/or statistics or analytical software. Some PLC programming would be preferred.

Language Skills Advanced ability to read and comprehend complex written and verbal communications in English. Ability to write very clearly and with attention to grammar and substantive detail.  Documentation of data results is required.

Mathematical Skills Ability to work with higher mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Skills Ability to exercise good judgment under limited supervision. Can apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uncomplicated written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to deal with best-of decision making when choices arent always black and white. Ability to multi-task and be persuasive.

Working conditions

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory setting. High level of probability of obstacles in pathways, working indoors or outdoors; working with or around heavy machinery as well as highly sensitive data collection and analytics equipment. Environment involves testing construction related materials. High probability of coming in contact with heavy objects, high powered construction equipment; nails; roofing supplies and materials. Area may be littered with construction or testing debris use of safety PPE is mandatory in the laboratory area.

Physical requirements

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

• Visual Acuity close visual acuity to perform an activity such as computer typing, extensive reading, preparing and analyzing reports, documenting minutes of a meeting.


• Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.


• Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.


• Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.


• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.


• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.


• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.


• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.


• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.


• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.


• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.


• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Salary:

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