Instrument Calibration Technician

Overview

Calibrate process control instrumentation in the shop and field using generally accept technical practices, training, and applicable equipment & tools.

Responsibilities

• Test & calibrate process control instruments to industry standards & customer supplied specifications.

• Assess & analyze instruments and determine if repairable/re-manufacturable.

• Troubleshoot non-conforming parts, subassemblies & instruments and determine appropriate course of action.

• Document & certify instruments to specified performance standards.

• Calibrate & maintain instruments used internally.

• Understand & follow OEM technical literature and job instruction.

• Provide technical support & guidance to customers & Instrument Assembly personnel.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Technical school degree or high school degree with 5 years of applicable experience in the noted responsibilities with process control instrumentation, e.g., pressure, level, flow & temperature transmitters, valve positioners, etc.

• Fundamental understanding of process control & instrumentation usage.

• Able to:

• Deploy to customer locations.

• Perform calibration work while standing or sitting for extended periods of time.

• Lift up to 50 pounds unaided.

• Work in unconditioned, industrial environments.

• Independently interpret and follow instruction manuals, drawings, specifications, and similar technical documents.

Competencies

• Action Oriented

• Enjoys hard work, action oriented & full of energy

• Autonomy

• Successfully executes assignments independently with minimal oversight & supervision

• Customer Focus

• Consistently meets expectations & requirements of internal customers

• Informing

• Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs; provides direct feedback & information so that timely and accurate decisions are made; keeps supervisor informed

• Organized

• Can identify resources necessary for timely completion of assigned duties; can orchestrate multiple activities

• Problem Solving

• Applies appropriately rigorous logic & methods to investigate and solve problems & apply effective solutions

• Time Management

• Uses time effectively & efficiently; concentrates efforts on the priorities; focused

Additional Comments

Key internal relationships include other Instrument Assembly personnel, Calibration Technicians & CSR/Sales.