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A leading company in the drilling sector is seeking a Calibration Engineer to ensure instruments and testing devices are calibrated accurately. This role combines fieldwork and office responsibilities, requiring attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates should possess a strong understanding of calibration processes, mathematical knowledge, and basic IT skills, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with customers.
Perform accurate calibrations
Organise service schedules
Record calibrations performed on equipment
Troubleshoot
Comply with customer requests
Calibrate in multiple parameters in line with equipment use
Understand and work within Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)
Carry out quality inspections
Calibration Engineer Job Description
An example job description for a calibrating engineer might be:
In this role applicants will be responsible for making sure the instruments and testing devices are calibrated correctly and give accurate readings in line with standards. Applicants will be expected to perform this role meticulously, as improper calibration can cause issues concerning safety, wastage, and faulty quality of products. Therefore, being able to work well with hands and pay attention to detail is vital, as well as problem-solving skills and ability to work well and effectively with others.
The role will be both field and office based, requiring applicants to stay on top of recording calibrations and producing technical reports. Applicants may need to travel to the site of work and interact directly with customers.
For this role applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the technical processes and tools associated with calibrating, scientific knowledge concerning statistics and maths, and skills with data analysis and presentation. Understanding of related terms and technical jargon is imperative to this role. Basic IT skills and familiarity with common software packages are useful.
Applicants may also find a working knowledge of electricity and circuitry useful as they will be working with electrical apparatus.