Wind Tunnel Operator

2 weeks ago


Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Full time ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 6,00,000 per year
Description

RWDI is a global engineering and environmental consulting firm, bringing our wide range of experience and skills together to develop a better, holistic solution for our clients. We share a fundamental dedication to earning the trust and exceeding expectations of our clients.

Do you have an interest in engineering, enjoy problem solving and are looking for a hands on role?

RWDI is seeking a motivated individual to join us as a Wind Tunnel Operator at our Trivandrum.

In conjunction with your teammates and leader you will be responsible for model testing and wind tunnel instrumentation. You will diagnose instrumentation or operational issues and perform various checks to ensure data integrity. You will also assist with maintenance of the wind tunnel, complete quality assurance documentation and have involvement in technical development projects to improve and add to the services we offer our clients.

We run our Wind Tunnel seven days a week, 24hrs a day

We offer a comprehensive training scheme with both direct mentoring and access to our bespoke Learning Management System for additional internal technical and personal development training.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to:

  • Operating our Wind Tunnel at our Trivandrum facility
  • Working on some of the world's most recognizable structures by testing scale models
  • Troubleshooting instrumentation
  • Performing data integrity checks
  • Installing models
  • Videoing and photographing test models
  • Assisting with maintenance of the Wind Tunnel and equipment
  • Being part of a two person "shift" (there are four shifts in the team)
  • Interacting with our Engineering team, model makers and project managers
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Candidates should possess the following skills:

  • A practical hands-on approach to quickly diagnose issues with testing
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to work a variety of shifts if required for cover purposes
  • The ability to use various power and hand tools
  • Strong problem-solving skill set
  • Skilled in I.T.
  • Good time keeping and a level head under pressure
  • Strong communication skills
  • Familiar with electronics and networking

Please submit your cover letter and resume at the following link:

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About RWDI

RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects — enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we're a truly global company. For more information, visit and connect on LinkedIn.


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