Valvoline Global Operations · 2 weeks ago
Technician III - Engine
Ashland, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelValvoline Global Operations is a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry, committed to innovation and sustainability. The Technician III - Engine will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical hardware in an automotive test laboratory to support business unit goals.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Installation, repair, and maintenance of the following (but not limited to):
Various electrical systems, electrical wiring, connections, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, lights, fixtures, and new equipment hookups around the facility
Various electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, apparatus on multiple automotive test stands (IC-Engine, EV/Hybrid, chassis dynamometer test stands, and bench rigs)
Process, signal, and control instrumentation on test stands (Thermocouples, pressure transducers/transmitters, flow meters, control valves, sensors, actuators, analog devices, digital relays, speed, torque, throttle, dyno-command etc.)
Perform instrument calibration according to technical standards in the data-acquisition systems on the test stands, maintain calibration records, periodic calibrations of calibrator units with external NIST cert. labs
Performs periodic and preventive maintenance on assigned systems (pumps, motors, HVAC, compressor etc.)
Monitors control systems and equipment performance. Ensure proper operations of systems and minimize downtime. Maintain documentation and log of issues, corrective actions, and maintenance
Diagnose system problems, communicate to engineers/manager and take corrective actions as appropriate
Provide support for upgrading and improving existing systems
Safety and operations related upgrades, repairs
Perform plumbing using iron, PVC and copper pipes with silver soldering / brazing
Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, air-Humidity systems
Purchasing parts, components and consumable supplies used on the equipment, and test stand, and maintain inventory. Deal with external vendors for purchasing, repair and periodic calibrations
Schedule and work with external contractors on installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment
Maintains safe working practices and conditions; participate in safety inspections and identifying and correcting hazards. Maintain good housekeeping and follow good work practices
Operates industrial equipment (forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack) in order to safely and properly perform installation or maintenance of machinery
Provide support to engineers, operators, and other members of the team
Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion
Qualification
Required
Minimum Associates Degree or Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic Technology or Mechatronics or Industrial systems & maintenance or equivalent related industrial experience is a plus
Able to operate computers, computerized systems and use Microsoft Word, and Excel
Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals (such as: 3-ph / 2-ph AC voltage, DC, mV/mAdc, series / parallel ckts., RC/RL ckts., relay logic ckt., R/C/L/freq., impedance, elec. noise, isolation, grounding etc.)
Sound knowledge of standard electrical systems (such as; wiring conduits, junction/breaker boxes, fuses, wiring of motors, fans, heaters, & HVAC units, controllers, VFD, relays, power supply, rectifiers etc.) and decent understanding of basic electronics components (such as SSR, SCRs, SCS, diodes etc.)
Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and code specifications
Utilizing appropriate test equipment to analyze problems and correct deficiencies to include: multimeters, oscilloscopes, process calibrators, protocol communicators, PLC interface etc
Application of National Electrical Code (NEC) in electrical work performed
Follow all proactive safety measures to include but not limited to NEC, NFPA, company rules and other pertinent safety codes. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are followed at all times
Have working knowledge of US std. pipe dimensions (NPS vs copper pipe), pipe threads & thread sizes, various pipe fittings (NPT, Straight, Hyd., Swagelok, camlock, US vs metric etc.), hoses, tubing etc
Understanding US std. and SI/metric units of length dimension as well as for other process parameters (such as; temperature, pressure, flow, weight, volume, force, velocity etc.)
Demonstrate sound troubleshooting skills, good analytical and mechanical skills
Capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision
Self-motivated, self-learner, learning new technologies as they become available
The ability to wear requisite PPE and lift 50lbs. Must be able to stand, lift, bend, sit, climb stairs, and work in lab for extended periods of time
Benefits
Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account (with employer base deposit and match)
Flexible spending accounts
Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
Incentive opportunity
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
PTO Buy/Sell Options
Tuition reimburesement
Adoption assistance
Company
Valvoline Global Operations
Valvoline™ Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe.
Founded in 1866
1001-5000 employees
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President and CEO
James Holms
Chief Financial Officer
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