Calibration Technician

Baker Hughes; Montrose; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Calibration Engineer/Technician to ensure accurate calibration across our products and equipment. You will maintain calibration records, develop methods, and support new lab capabilities, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.

You will contribute to high-quality testing operations, manage calibration databases, and advise on procurement and non-conformance issues while advancing professional growth within a global energy-technology company.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience applying ISO/IEC 17025 in laboratory environments.
• Experience maintaining calibration systems, records and compliance processes.
• Broad technical knowledge from industrial, testing or laboratory environments.
• Experience preparing uncertainty budgets and measurement uncertainty calculations.
• Knowledge of equipment procurement, specification and calibration requirements.
• Experience supporting equipment development or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and database management.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and measurements to high accuracy and traceability.
• Verify calibration results and authorise calibration status where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and oversee the calibration database integrity.
• Develop and improve calibration methods, processes and schedules.
• Investigate calibration non-conformances and audit findings.
• Support introduction of new equipment, projects and lab capabilities.
• Advise on calibration requirements for equipment purchase, repair and construction.
• Prepare and review equipment data sheets and uncertainty budgets.
• Deliver guidance and training on equipment use, safe practices and calibration processes.
• Manage external calibration and repair suppliers to meet quality and compliance.
• Ensure laboratory procedures and work instructions remain up to date.

Skills

ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge

Calibration systems management

Measurement uncertainty calculations

Equipment procurement

Equipment development

IT skills (MS Office & databases)

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Calibration Engineer / Technician

Are you passionate about building a strong foundation as a Technician

Do you enjoy learning from experienced engineers while contributing to real‑world oilfield engineering solutions?

Join our team Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in over 120 countries. We deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our engineering teams play a vital role in designing and delivering oilfield subsurface components, systems, and control equipment that enable reliable energy production worldwide.

Partner the best

We are seeking a skilled Calibration Engineer to support the delivery of accurate, reliable and compliant calibration services across our product and equipment requirements. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the availability, accuracy and traceability of all measuring equipment, helping to maintain the integrity of testing operations and our compliance with high quality standards.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and laboratory teams, you will play a key role in calibration management, quality improvement activities, new product introduction, equipment development projects and the resolution of technical and non-conformance issues.

As a Calibration Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Performing calibrations and measurements to high levels of accuracy and traceability.
• Verifying internal and external calibration results and authorise calibration status where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate calibration records and oversee the integrity of the calibration database.
• Developing and improving calibration methods, processes, and schedules for new and existing equipment.
• Investigating and resolving calibration related non-conformances and audit findings.
• Supporting the introduction of new equipment, projects, and laboratory capabilities.
• Advising on calibration requirements relating to equipment purchase, repair and construction.
• Preparing and reviewing equipment data sheets, calibration methodologies and uncertainty budgets.
• Delivering guidance and training on equipment use, safe working practices and calibration processes.
• Managing external calibration and repair suppliers, ensuring quality and compliance requirements are met.
• Ensuring laboratory procedures and work instructions remain accurate and up to date.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and its practical application within laboratory environments.
• Experience maintaining calibration systems, records and compliance processes.
• Broad technical knowledge gained within an industrial, testing or laboratory environment.
• Experience preparing uncertainty budgets and measurement uncertainty calculations.
• Knowledge of equipment procurement, specification and calibration requirements.
• Experience supporting equipment development, design or continuous improvement initiatives
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database management.

Working flexible

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

This role demands a candidate who is comfortable to work from office 5 days a week

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today.

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Technician Maintenance III

About Us

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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