Calibration Tech I

Acuren Inspection, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Acuren is seeking a Calibration Tech I for operations in Davenport, IA. The successful candidate will bring their expertise as a Calibration Assistant to add value to the client, communicating professionally with management, clients, workers and peers.

This is a field-based role with a computer component. Responsibilities include identifying asset conditions, performing vibration diagnostics, dynamic balancing, and applying PdM technologies such as infrared, ultrasonic, and motor health tools.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience background (industrial/mechanical/E&I).
• Knowledge of predictive technologies. Any CAT/MLA/MLT or IR certificates are assets.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG/ALCOHOL AND BACKGROUND SCREENS PER CLIENT REQUIREMENTS.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage asset conditions that could adversely affect client business operational reliability.
• Vibration diagnostics.
• Dynamic balancing.
• Additional PdM Technologies (infrared, ultrasonic, motor health, etc.)

Skills

English communication

Customer service

MS Office

Education

Mechanical tech/Engineering diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

Acuren is seeking a Calibration Tech I for operations in Davenport, IA.

The successful candidate will utilize their expertise as a Calibration Assistant to add value to the client. Additionally, this individual will converse and communicate professionally and clearly to a number of stakeholders -- including management, clients, workers and peers. This is a field-based position with a computer component.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage asset conditions that could adversely affect client business operational reliability
• Vibration diagnostics
• Dynamic balancing
• Additional PdM Technologies (infrared, ultrasonic, motor health, etc.)

Requirements

• Maintenance experience background (industrial/mechanical/E&I)
• Mechanical technologist/engineering diploma or degree preferred
• Knowledge of and experience in applying mechanical precision maintenance fundamentals
• Industrial maintenance or facility operations experience would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of predictive technologies. Any additional certificates in CAT, MLA/MLT, and IR would be considered as asset.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG/ALCOHOL AND BACKGROUND SCREENS PER CLIENT REQUIREMENTS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values-People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative - we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities.

We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement.

Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors.

Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors.

Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.