Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Technician I

About the role

The role of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Technician I is to perform shop inspections and testing of TAS equipment prior to shipment. This includes visual and detailed inspections of mechanical and electrical/controls systems, troubleshooting and minor repairs per established project documents and checklists. The position requires close interface with the Operations Department, Project Engineers and Project Managers, and with other FAT Technicians.

Responsibilities

However, the provided job description does not match the role of a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Technician I. Instead, it describes a position with financial responsibilities, such as project accounting and financial analysis.

Key responsibilities include ownership of project financial performance, serving as the primary financial point of contact, performing advanced POC revenue recognition and cost-to-complete analysis, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Strong understanding of project accounting, POC revenue recognition, and cost controls
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong ERP working knowledge
• Strong MS Office, Excel, Word
• Effective communication, interpersonal, analysis, and critical thinking skills

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required, with a Master’s degree preferred.

The minimum requirements include at least 15 years of related experience, demonstrated self-confidence, and a customer mindset. Strong process skills, prioritization skills, and leadership skills are also necessary.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience in project-based, manufacturing, construction, or engineered-to-order environments
• Previous experience leading or mentoring accounting or controls staff
• International experience

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The position is primarily desk-based, with the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and perform other physical activities such as sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading.