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.