Electrical Measurement & Laboratory Technician
DNV
Electrical Measurement & Laboratory Technician
DNV
Independent assurance and risk management firm.
We are looking for a hands-on and well-organised technician to join our measurement and testing activities in Bologna. The position combines laboratory, warehouse and logistics responsibilities with frequent assignments at customer sites throughout Italy. The successful candidate will work with a high degree of autonomy, while coordinating with project managers, engineers, suppliers and clients.
Key responsibilities:
Manage measurement instruments and high-speed data acquisition systems, including identification, configuration, functional checks, cleaning, preventive maintenance and controlled storage.
Carry out on-site installation, testing, maintenance and dismantling of measurement systems at customer and power-generation sites.
Organize national shipments and returns, including packing, labelling, transport documentation, courier coordination and follow-up of deliveries.
Plan and coordinate equipment calibration, monitor calibration due dates, maintain certificates and records, and liaise with accredited or approved calibration providers.
Provide remote technical support for ongoing measurement campaigns and promptly identify equipment or data-acquisition issues.
Perform data analysis and prepare measurement reports according to DNV standards and comply with applicable HSE requirements, risk assessments, site rules and quality procedures.
The position requires frequent travel throughout Italy for at least 50% of working time, depending on project workload.
Required qualifications and experience:
Technical diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics or a comparable discipline.
Practical experience with electrical or electronic measurement equipment, laboratory instrumentation, data loggers or data acquisition systems.
Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical documentation and to perform basic electrical checks safely.
Ability to use equipment configuration and data-acquisition software.
Proficiency in both English and Italian.
Valid driving licence and willingness to drive for business travel.
Preferred qualification:
Previous experience in a measurement laboratory, testing organisation, industrial service company or renewable-energy environment.
Experience with high-speed acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, power-quality analysers, current clamps, voltage dividers, sensors and signal conditioning.
Knowledge of calibration management, measurement traceability and equipment registers.
Experience with warehouse management, shipping documentation and the handling of delicate technical equipment.
Understanding of electrical safety and site-based work in power plants, substations, renewable-energy plants or industrial facilities.
Personal attributes:
Proactive, methodical and committed to a clean, safe and well-organised workplace.
Comfortable taking ownership of equipment readiness and logistical deadlines.
Calm and solution-focused when working under time pressure or resolving field issues.
Professional and collaborative when interacting directly with customers and suppliers.
Ability to organise work independently, prioritise tasks and maintain accurate records.
Strong attention to detail, reliability and a practical problem-solving approach.
DNV is a global assurance and risk management firm that certifies the safety and compliance of a company’s systems, products, and supply chains across industries like maritime, energy, healthcare, and food. Its work involves independent verification and certification, using standardized, science-based criteria to assess ships, pipelines, safety management, and other processes, ensuring they meet agreed standards. What sets DNV apart is its long history and wide reach: born from 19th-century maritime risk assessment, it has grown into a multinational organization with about 15,000 employees in over 100 countries, and it combines deep domain expertise with a focus on safety and sustainability, including digitalization and the energy transition. The company’s goal is to be the trusted voice on safety and sustainability, helping clients manage risk, improve reliability, and demonstrate compliance through trusted certifications and assessments.
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