Test Technician, Combustible Dust Hazards
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have an exciting opportunity for a Testing Technician for Combustible Dust Hazards, part of the Dust Testing Services Group.
We can entertain all candidates authorized to work without sponsorship now and in the future as we are unable to sponsor Visa's for this opportunity.
Who is Fauske & Associates, LLC?
Fauske & Associates, LLC (FAI) is a Westinghouse Electric Company affiliated company located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The company was founded in 1980 and has brought a high-tech capability to the understanding of issues related to both nuclear reactor safety and chemical reactor safety. The principals and staff are recognized in the nuclear and chemical industries for phenomenological modeling and development of tools related to the prevention and accommodation of chemical and nuclear plant accidents. The services provided to customers all around the world for the last 30 years are unique and specialized. They reflect the skill and knowledge of a group of individuals dedicated to providing the best means of protecting mankind and the environment.
Your Day-to-Day:
A specific area of focus for FAI is combustible dust testing. This department focuses on testing various materials (i.e. agricultural, metal, pharmaceutical, and fine chemicals) to obtain explosion characteristics. These data points aid our customers in implementing explosion protection and other safeguards within the facility.
Work in a team-oriented and safety conscious environment
Safely perform laboratory tests to a variety of different combustible dust standards
Safely perform experiments using laboratory equipment to gather data for materials
Document experimental results
Collaborate with engineers on experimental design
Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation, which includes but is not limited to: troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, performing calibrations, and minor repairs.
Who You Are:
As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:
College coursework or degree in engineering or chemistry preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
Lab experience strongly preferred
Comfortable working with chemicals that require personal protective equipment and careful lab practices
Capable of medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds
Excellent written and oral skills
Strong attention to details
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision most of the time
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Must be able to follow written direction and maintain a good laboratory notebook
Previous experience with industry standards (e.g. ASTM, ISO, IEC, NFPA, etc.) preferred
Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
Safety and Quality
Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus and Innovation
Speed and Passion to Win
Teamwork and Accountability
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visitingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have an exciting opportunity for a Testing Technician for Combustible Dust Hazards, part of the Dust Testing Services Group.
We can entertain all candidates authorized to work without sponsorship now and in the future as we are unable to sponsor Visa's for this opportunity.
Who is Fauske & Associates, LLC?
Fauske & Associates, LLC (FAI) is a Westinghouse Electric Company affiliated company located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The company was founded in 1980 and has brought a high-tech capability to the understanding of issues related to both nuclear reactor safety and chemical reactor safety. The principals and staff are recognized in the nuclear and chemical industries for phenomenological modeling and development of tools related to the prevention and accommodation of chemical and nuclear plant accidents. The services provided to customers all around the world for the last 30 years are unique and specialized. They reflect the skill and knowledge of a group of individuals dedicated to providing the best means of protecting mankind and the environment.
Your Day-to-Day:
A specific area of focus for FAI is combustible dust testing. This department focuses on testing various materials (i.e. agricultural, metal, pharmaceutical, and fine chemicals) to obtain explosion characteristics. These data points aid our customers in implementing explosion protection and other safeguards within the facility.
Work in a team-oriented and safety conscious environment
Safely perform laboratory tests to a variety of different combustible dust standards
Safely perform experiments using laboratory equipment to gather data for materials
Document experimental results
Collaborate with engineers on experimental design
Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation, which includes but is not limited to: troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, performing calibrations, and minor repairs.
Who You Are:
As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:
College coursework or degree in engineering or chemistry preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
Lab experience strongly preferred
Comfortable working with chemicals that require personal protective equipment and careful lab practices
Capable of medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds
Excellent written and oral skills
Strong attention to details
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision most of the time
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Must be able to follow written direction and maintain a good laboratory notebook
Previous experience with industry standards (e.g. ASTM, ISO, IEC, NFPA, etc.) preferred
Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
Safety and Quality
Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus and Innovation
Speed and Passion to Win
Teamwork and Accountability
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visitingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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