Job Posting:

　　Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

　　The Product Assurance MMS Laboratory Technician is part of a technical team performing laboratory testing and evaluations of industrial and pressure piping components, maintaining quality processes, activities, and accreditations, and collaborating with our business groups, suppliers, and customers

　　Responsibilities:

　　Assess technical conformity and support crucial objectives for proficient and accurate testing, evaluation, and advising.

　　This role supports goals for safety, user confidence, and our business by providing technical evaluations of products, which can evaluate accurate manufacturing and conformity with specifications and requirements.

　　Physically test products to applicable product standards and specifications, using common tools: OES & XRF spectrometers, hardness testers, tensile / compression loading, pressure testing, nondestructive testing, and metallography.

　　Be a technical resource to inspection, evaluation, and product performance analysis and/or development

　　Prepare appropriate reporting/summaries and participate in resolving product-related quality and conformance issues

　　Provide outstanding, authoritative technical support to customers, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers

　　Maintain required documentation for laboratory processes, equipment, testing, and results and work to maintain ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation for prioritised testing and services

　　Maintain required personal goals, training, and technical proficiency

　　Qualifications:

　　Associate’s AAS in a related technical field or a higher degree is required; a Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical or materials science engineering, or related technical field is preferred.

　　5+ years of experience preparing, testing, and evaluating samples in a metallurgical testing laboratory, including routine metallography, mechanical testing, and failure analysis.

　　3+ years of experience testing metals and metallic pressure piping components intended for industrial use (e.g., pipes, valves, flanges, fittings)

　　3+ years of experience with industrial standards, specifications, codes, and organizations e.g.,(API, ASME, ASTM, MSS, ISO, NACE, EPRI)

　　Ability to comprehend written standards, work instructions, user and maintenance manuals, etc, and conversant in presenting sophisticated technical information.

　　Ability to prioritize and handle stress, and work well in a fast-paced environment.

　　Ability to work both independently and in a cohesive, goal-oriented team.

　　Maturity to work well with associates, vendors, and customers.

　　Strong critical thinking abilities with a growth mindset

　　Experience with quality systems (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma, LEAN, FMEA, 8D, 5-Why) and performance tools (e.g., Teams, Excel, PowerBI, Oracle)

　　Flexibility in working hours and ability to travel overnight if required.

　　Preferred:

　　Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, metallurgical, or materials science engineering, or related technical field

　　Previous leadership experience directly or indirectly leading teams

　　Experience with valve pressure or emissions testing

　　Experience with professional tools such as Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerBI), Oracle.

　　SNT-TC-1A certification of Level II or III.

　　Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

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　　Pay Range:

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　　$16.88 - $36.49

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　　Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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　　This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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　　The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

　　Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)

　　Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.

　　Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.