Engineer - Metallurgist
Company Name:
Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
Staff engineer responsible for studying the metallurgical properties of various materials and components used in the railroad industry. Individual will apply their knowledge, skills and experience in nondestructive testing (NDT) and metallurgy to optimize safety, integrity, and life costs of customer's assets .
Responsible for testing and evaluating the efficiency, characteristics and performance of industry components and materials in accordance with applicable guidelines, specifications, standards and customer contract requirements. Assists in the preparation and inspection of metallurgical samples. Requires sample cutting, grinding, polishing, and etching. Nondestructive testing of materials is required using, as a minimum, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, radiographic, ultrasonic, and visual test methods. Responsibility also includes maintenance of equipment and supplies. Some of the aspects expected to complete will be 1) Understanding and using NDT equipment, 2) Perform rail flaw inspections, 3) Design test plans, 4) Generating inspection reports, 5) Operate metallurgy lab equipment 6) Operate forklifts and other equipment as necessary. Position requires excellent analytical, documentation and reporting skills with an eye for detail.
Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience including formal training and experience in nondestructive and materials testing.
Candidate must have a thorough knowledge of materials and their characteristics. Knowledge and experience in the efficient and safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in performing metallurgical and nondestructive evaluations. Successful candidate must demonstrate computer operation efficiency and be familiar with PC based operating systems (Word, Excel, Power Point, ACAD, etc.) Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Candidate must possess the ability and willingness to work cooperatively with internal and external customers and management.
_Preferred
Qualifications:_
Candidate shall be efficient in the use of metallurgical laboratory equipment as well as proficient in the use of coordinate measuring machine (CMM) equipment and software. Formal classroom training and field experience in nondestructive evaluation, with emphasis on ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, radiographic, and magnetic particle methods. Individual should possess formal training and experience in nondestructive evaluation and materials testing sufficient for NDT Level II certification.
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Physical Demands: This work requires walking, standing, bending, and sitting, ability to lift 30 - 50 lbs and work in adverse weather conditions. Travel to field locations to coordinate testing activities may be involved.
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Date: 2014-04-24
Country: US
State: CO
City: Pueblo
Postal Code: 81001Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
Staff engineer responsible for studying the metallurgical properties of various materials and components used in the railroad industry. Individual will apply their knowledge, skills and experience in nondestructive testing (NDT) and metallurgy to optimize safety, integrity, and life costs of customer's assets .
Responsible for testing and evaluating the efficiency, characteristics and performance of industry components and materials in accordance with applicable guidelines, specifications, standards and customer contract requirements. Assists in the preparation and inspection of metallurgical samples. Requires sample cutting, grinding, polishing, and etching. Nondestructive testing of materials is required using, as a minimum, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, radiographic, ultrasonic, and visual test methods. Responsibility also includes maintenance of equipment and supplies. Some of the aspects expected to complete will be 1) Understanding and using NDT equipment, 2) Perform rail flaw inspections, 3) Design test plans, 4) Generating inspection reports, 5) Operate metallurgy lab equipment 6) Operate forklifts and other equipment as necessary. Position requires excellent analytical, documentation and reporting skills with an eye for detail.
Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience including formal training and experience in nondestructive and materials testing.
Candidate must have a thorough knowledge of materials and their characteristics. Knowledge and experience in the efficient and safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in performing metallurgical and nondestructive evaluations. Successful candidate must demonstrate computer operation efficiency and be familiar with PC based operating systems (Word, Excel, Power Point, ACAD, etc.) Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Candidate must possess the ability and willingness to work cooperatively with internal and external customers and management.
_Preferred
Qualifications:_
Candidate shall be efficient in the use of metallurgical laboratory equipment as well as proficient in the use of coordinate measuring machine (CMM) equipment and software. Formal classroom training and field experience in nondestructive evaluation, with emphasis on ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, radiographic, and magnetic particle methods. Individual should possess formal training and experience in nondestructive evaluation and materials testing sufficient for NDT Level II certification.
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Physical Demands: This work requires walking, standing, bending, and sitting, ability to lift 30 - 50 lbs and work in adverse weather conditions. Travel to field locations to coordinate testing activities may be involved.
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Date: 2014-04-24
Country: US
State: CO
City: Pueblo
Postal Code: 81001Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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