Job Purpose
Under the general guidance of a Metrologist, a Senior Metrologist or the Branch's Manager, the Technician applies knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics and electronics to perform metrology and/or testing activities. These activities include calibrating inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one of the following Metrology laboratories: Time & Frequency, AC/DC, Energy and Temperature, to ensure measurement accuracy; conducts test on electrical/electronic products to ensure conformance to local and international safety or performance standards in the interest of public safety and fair trade; identifying and utilizing appropriate measurement or test procedures; performing corrective actions to address identified measurements or test problems; making minor adjustments to equipment, test circuits and standards to accomplish unique measurements or tests; maintaining calibration standards and test equipment; and performing laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technician performs Product Testing and/or Metrology related duties.
Product Testing
- Prepares test items in accordance with technical standards and/or work instructions for assigned laboratory(ies).
- Set up test equipment/apparatus required to perform tests and assessments.
- Performs conformance testing and assessment of electrical/electronic products for example, circuit breakers, panel boards, juice extractors, televisions, and other general appliances.
- Investigates consumer complaints by testing and evaluating products that form the centre of disputes.
- Prepares test reports
- Updates Job Management Database to ensure easy monitoring and tracking of test items.
- Updates Tested Products list.
- Assists Engineer/Senior Engineer with research work necessary for the development of national standards for electrical practices, processes and products.
- Performs routine maintenance on testing equipment according to schedule and relevant procedures.
- Assists in development projects for the product testing laboratories by making recommendations as to equipment and accessories needed.
- Represents the BSJ at outdoor promotions.
Metrology
- Calibrate IM&TE in one of the following laboratories — Time & Frequency, AC/DC, Energy and Temperature — in order to ensure compliance with published specifications.
- Assists engineer in maintaining primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards.
- Assists engineer in maintaining secondary and/or working calibration standards.
- Collects, compiles, measures, summarizes and records data gathered during calibration.
- Analyzes measurement data for identifying abnormalities, trends, trends and/or predicting future values
- Identifies IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and performs corrective action via adjustments component replacement, correction factors, etc.
- Identifies and corrects measurement errors, as applicable.
- Prepares calibration reports and certificates
- Recommends IM&TE for use in measurement applications.
- Make minor adjustments to existing calibration equipment, standards and techniques to accomplish unique measurement tasks for which they are not principally used.
- Performs laboratory housekeeping
- Assists in maintaining laboratory recognition or accreditation.
Unusual Requirements/Working Conditions:
The position, due to its nature, may require:
- work beyond scheduled hours of work to meet important deadlines
- lifting and positioning large and/or heavy objects, including equipment, fixtures and samples
- research into test and calibration methods for non-routine requests from customers
Minimum Educational Requirements:
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent, from a recognized tertiary institution
Experience:
- At least two years of related experience in a laboratory environment
Knowledge, Skills and abilities:
- Working knowledge of the Standards and Weights and Measures Act
- Knowledge of maintenance systems, practices and procedures
- Knowledge of technical report writing
- Knowledge of quality management systems
- Ability to meet stipulated deadlines
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Excellent trouble-shooting skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good customer service attitude
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
