Technician (Intermediate), Electrical Safety, Plano, TX

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a mid-level Technician, Electrical Safety to join our Electrical team in Plano, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing on the Electrical Team!

What are we looking for?

This mid-level Technician position will support the Electrical business by setting up and performing a variety of tests on HVAC appliances for safety certification.This Technician position requires intermediate experience to perform these tests in both the laboratory as well as field environment.We're looking for technically competent individuals who will follow and enforce all safety requirements/company policiesand provide exceptional customer service.

About the Team

Intertek's Electrical business line applies product testing expertise quickly and efficiently to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market they wish to enter. Our Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution.

Job Title: Technician II

Location: Plano, TX

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off and paid holidays.

What you'll do

• Set up test, test equipment and test apparatus.
• Prepare test samples.
• Ensure samples and test set ups have proper signage and are properly marked.
• Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards.
• Perform basic analysis of test data and routine calculations.
• May make recommendations regarding technical decisions.
• May draft technical reports.
• Responsible for timely completion of reports.
• May communicate with clients/engineering/management regularly.
• Follow all safety requirements.
• Participate in 5S and housekeeping programs.
• Technicians in this position should be able to perform testing when given a test packet with little to no assistance.
• Perform other work as required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years electrical testing experience.
• Brazing/fabricating experience.
• Technical competency to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results and possess a mechanical aptitude.
• General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc. as required to perform job duties.
• Physical ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills - both written and oral
• Good computer skills using Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat
• Must be detail-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
• Must be customer focused and quality driven.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required.

• Powered industrial equipment certified (forklift)

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all.

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world's leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.