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.

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 a safe working environment.

• 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. is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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