Oil/ Metal Lab Analysis Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain Lab Operator training records
• Perform oil sample processing and analysis for various naval aviation and non-aviation activities
• Perform daily checks of oil analysis equipment
• Provide material engineering guidance on projects and methodologies pertaining to material and metallurgical testing
• Identify, as needed, unknown material, and issue reports of findings to customers while maintaining accurate records
• Perform Sensitization of 5XXX series Aluminum testing IAW ASTM G67 requirements
• Submit appropriate reports to maintain lab certifications
• Perform Spectro Analysis on metals using X-ray equipment
• Perform hardness testing of various metals
• Cook with the Ship's Force to perform various testing of life saving and ship/ aircraft handling equipment

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or other related field
• 3 to 5 years of Navy Oil Lab Analysis experience
• Ability to perform various oil analysis tests to include lubricating and hydraulic oil used in Navy aircraft and shipboard systems
• Ability to perform the following tests: particle, viscosity, spectrum analysis, water content, total acid
• Successful completion of the Navy JOAP, or ability to complete the Navy JOAP school within one year of hire
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets
• Ability to use appropriate methods for Material Identification to include HAZMAT
• Familiarity with the NAMP
• Familiarity with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual requirements
• Ability to use clear and concise oral and written communications

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET Security Clearance

Salary and Benefits

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with background and applicable required job experience.