Hydrogen Laboratory Technician

Mission

RINA Consulting – Centro Sviluppo Materiali is searching for a new resource to be introduced as Laboratories Technician for the “Mechanical Testing” Lab crew. The Laboratory performs mechanical tests on specimens or medium/full-scale components or parts of components in their real dimensions, verifying their performance and operating limits, in real conditions of use, or forcing them to destruction to discover their mechanical limits or to characterize the materials (metals, polymers, composites, fibers, fabrics). The Laboratory works in the field of steel, oil & gas, power generation, aerospace & defense, automotive, additive manufacturing, construction and many other sectors. In recent years, the focus on hydrogen has become strong and, as part of the Hydra Project, which RINA designed with a view to energy transition and decarbonization of the steel production process, mechanical testing in hydrogen has become an object of the laboratory's activities. 

Key Accountabilities

• Receiving, label and prepare samples.
• Perform mechanical tests on materials, components, and products according to specified standards and procedures.
• Operate, if necessary, material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes, in accordance with safety regulations and company procedures.
• Collect all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
• If necessary, perform mechanical testing activities in controlled environments or at low temperatures, utilizing pressure vessels such as autoclaves connected to gas distribution systems, gas cylinders, and cryogenic dewars.
• Maintaining equipment and assisting in ordering laboratory supplies.

• Ensuring that all safety guidelines are strictly always followed and maintain a clean and orderly environment (handle and work safely with various gases, including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, argon, nitrogen, and their mixtures).

• Communicating job progress to supervisor and customer as needed.

The new resource will respond to the Lab Manager and will be introduced in the Lab crew, with internal training (on the job). #LI-IG1

Education

Qualifications

• Adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Laboratory Technician or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in using mechanical testing equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge in physical properties of metallic materials,
• In depth knowledge of QHSE Systems and laboratory best practices.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW (and any other signal acquisition software)
• Experience with instruments/instrumentation and signal processing (LVDTs, strain gages, load cells, pressure sensors).

Competencies