Flow Calibration Technician

Description

The Flow Calibration Technician performs calibration, verification, troubleshooting, and repair of inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM & TE) used for liquid-flow measurement. The technician applies metrology principles, fluid-measurement fundamentals, mathematics, and measurement science to ensure accurate and traceable flow measurements. The technician operates liquid-flow calibration systems and reference standards, selects appropriate calibration methods and test points, evaluates measurement data and uncertainty, identifies out-of-tolerance conditions, and documents results in accordance with SCI quality-system and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Calibrate, verify, troubleshoot, and, when authorized, repair IM & TE used for liquid-flow measurement to ensure compliance with published specifications and applicable procedures.
• Maintain primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards
• Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration
• Analyze measurement data for identifying abnormalities trends and/or predicting future values
• Identifying IM & TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
• Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates
• Recommend IM & TE for use in measurement applications
• Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used
• Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures
• Perform lab housekeeping
• Maintain laboratory recognition/accreditation
• Provide technical advice to the other departments of the organization
• Calibrate and repair IM & TE for liquid-flow measurement in a laboratory setting. Operate flow benches, pumps, reservoirs, reference/master flowmeters, valves, piping, pressure and temperature instrumentation, and associated data-acquisition equipment
• Set up and operate liquid-flow calibration systems using appropriate hoses, tubing, fittings, adapters, seals, valves, and flow-control components. Perform zero checks, leak checks, stabilization, repeatability testing, and multiple flow-rate test points.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, manufacturer specifications, calibration procedures, reports, and work instructions to prioritize daily workflow and select appropriate flow test methods and ranges.
• Compare measurement uncertainties of a device to scope of accreditation
• · Author or revise calibration methods

Safely isolate, depressurize, drain, connect, and disconnect liquid-flow equipment and test systems in accordance with applicable procedures.

Troubleshoot abnormal results to determine whether the cause is the device under test, reference standard, flow bench, pump, test connections, restrictions, leakage, or another part of the measurement system.

Evaluate factors that affect flow measurement, including temperature, pressure, density, viscosity, entrained air, flow profile, piping configuration, pulsation, leakage, restriction, and stabilization time.

Apply and convert common flow units, including GPM, LPM, mL/min, and other units required by customer specifications or procedures.

Work with common liquid-flow devices such as turbine, positive-displacement, variable-area/rotameter, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, Coriolis, and other applicable flowmeters within laboratory capability.

Requirements

Education / training requirements

• Minimum two years of experience in measurement and calibration; liquid-flow measurement experience is preferred.
• Civilian or military training with a working knowledge or demonstrated capacity to comprehend metrology or Military precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) experience

Additional skills

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to recognize problems through troubleshooting and determine solution
• Ability to determine tools and equipment needed to complete a job

Additional requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a drug screening test
• Must be able to pass a background pre-employment check

Safety

It is SCI’s policy to require safe operations and practices from all employees and to ensure our management team focuses on maintaining a safe working environment even while working in hazardous work environments.

• Approved class b hard hat in required areas and locations
• Non-conductive ppe in required areas and locations
• Steel-toed shoes
• Insulated and protector gloves (job task specific)
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection protective clothing (job task specific)

Environment

This job operates in a professional laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, as well as laboratory test equipment under controlled environmental conditions.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing up to 50lbs up to 8-10 hours per day.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders and stairs frequently
• Bending/squatting/kneeling/stooping/crouching/crawling/twisting up and walking up to 8-10 hours per day
• Standing- must be able to stand or sit in one place up to 8-10 hours per day.
• Hearing-periodically must be able to work in loud environments

AAP/EEO statement

Standard Calibrations, Inc. (SCI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. In addition to federal law requirements, SCI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Standard Calibrations, Inc. (SCI) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age, or genetic information (including family medical history) is illegal and will not be tolerated. Improper interference with the ability of SCI’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Standard Calibrations, Inc. (SCI) reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities at any time according to the needs of the company’s business. The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. SCI provides cross training and other task training as necessary to ensure all positions can be augmented, supported, or fully covered by multiple employees. SCI employees at any level may be assigned at any time to perform tasks unrelated to their primary job description.

Perform the job requirements as written above.