Laboratory Technician - Bay , TX

Laboratory Technician I - Bay City, TX

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, you will join a global network of professionals working together toward a common goal: shape the future of energy through advanced tubular products and services
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If you want to become part of a diverse team that values results, analytical approach to problem solving and teamwork,
Tenaris is the place for you.

LOCATION: Bay City, Texas, USA

DEPARTMENT: QUALITY

Purpose:

Support plant metallurgist related to metallurgical aspects of thermo-mechanical production processes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with technical queries (TQ) and any internal feasibility analysis request (e.g. from product Engineering, from manufacturing dept), including product downgrade or re-allocation, helping to define capability and limitations from metallurgical point of view for thermo-mechanical processes.
• Assist with defining set-up of processes that involve thermo-mechanical transformations from the metallurgical aspect.
• Support qualifications from the metallurgical point of view of new or modified: thermo-mechanical processes, steel and/or steel suppliers and/or products.
• Follow and implement Failure Analysis protocols for the analysis of internal problems or external claims.
• Monitors performance of thermo-mechanical processes, (e.g., heat treatment reprocessing); analyzing quality indicators to identify process performance and/or product quality.
• Interprets test results and microstructures, and correlates them with material properties and processing history. Experience with SEM/EDS analysis is a plus.
• Analyzes test results, ensuring compliance with specifications, with a focus on steels and their heat treatment.
• Assists in identifying and resolving technical issues related to testing or specimen quality.
• Verifies the application and development of safety standards.
• Complies with Tenaris policies, procedures and management standards, and ensures adherence with all laws and regulations that apply to the area of responsibility.
• Protects from damage, theft or misuse the facilities, equipment and other physical resources assigned to his/her area.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on experience or academic exposure in metallurgical/materials testing and/or manufacturing heat treatment processes.
• Familiarity with steel heat treatment processes and structure-property relationships.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related Engineering field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong foundation in metallurgy, particularly with steels.
• Knowledge of structure-property correlations in steels.
• Experience with or understanding of heat treatment techniques.
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Experience interpreting and implementing manufacturing/quality specifications (such as ISO 9001, API 5CT, etc.).
• Experience/knowledge in metallographic sample preparation and optical microscopy, including SEM/EDS experience.

If your experience and knowledge match our requirements, please apply.

Tenaris is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity in employment.