Laboratory Testing Technician

·      American Safety Utility Laboratory is fully accredited by the National Association of Independent Laboratories for Dielectric Testing of high voltage rubber protective goods, to the following ASTM/ANSI Standards. An American Safety Lab Technician will perform the necessary testing procedures to ensure the safety requirements are meet for each customers’ needs.

PRODUCTS                              ASTM/ANSI STANDARDS
Insulating Gloves.......................................... D120         F496
Insulating Sleeves........................................ D1051       F496
Insulating Blankets....................................... D1048       F479
Insulating Line Hose..................................... D1050       F478
Rubber Insulating Covers............................. D1049       F478
Rubber Insulating Matting............................  D178
Hot Stick and Hot Line Tools........ D711
Insulating Plastic Guards.............................. D712
Insulating Aerial Devices.............. ANSI-A92.2

Dielectric Overshoe Footwear………………..F1116

Portable Grounding Jumpers………………...F855     F2249

Insulated By-Pass Jumpers…………………..F855    F2321

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Solvent Cleaning - Solvent is environmentally acceptable, MSDS statement provided

B. Detergent Washing - Mild detergent is used, MSDS statement provided.

C. Dielectric Testing - Procedure is done in accordance with ASTM/NAIL Standards, Rubber goods are rejected during this step for: 1. Electrical breakdown. 2. Leakage current exceeding maximum limits set forth in ASTM Standards.

D. Drying - Drying is done with circulating warm air.

E. Visual Inspection - Rubber goods are carefully inspected inside and out for age cracking, imperfections in the rubber, minor tears, chemical attack and corona cutting.

F. Stamping - Rubber goods are stamped in ink and the boxes are labeled in accordance with ASTM.

G. Packing - Rubber goods will be packed in cartons. Rejected gloves shall be so marked and returned.

H. Documentation - Written certification of results will be furnished for all tested materials.

Our Quality Control procedures include thorough and accurate records of each and every article tested, along with dates and test values. ASUC Laboratories Technicians are fully trained and pass written tests before they perform critical tests on your protective equipment.

Hot-Stick Testing

Includes:

Cleaning and waxing, Minor repairs (install end caps), Dielectric testing to IEEE 978-1984, Certification label, and a certified test report.

Temporary Ground Set Testing

Includes:

Visual inspection, Cleaning of cables and clamps, Minor repairs (Tightening of connections), Testing per ASTM F2249-03, Certification label and a certified test report.

Calibration & Repairs

Specifications

Calibration and Repair of measuring and mechanical equipment are done in-house or in agreement with qualified affiliate laboratories.

Items Serviced:

• Electrical Test Equipment

• Gas Detection Monitors

• Torque Wrenches

• Chain and Strap Hoists

• Hot-line Tools

 QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

·       Good Communication, Organizational, Time Management, and Basic Mathematical skills.

·       Mechanical and technical skills, problem solving, active listening, finger dexterity

·       Acceptable vision or acceptable corrective lenses for visual inspection of goods

·       Willingness to learn and perform all functions of each Test Station and Mechanical Equipment

Physical Demands & Abilities:

·      Must be able to lift and/or move packages or objects from 10 to 50 lbs.

·      Required to Stand, Walk, Stoop or Kneel on a daily basis

Place of work