Calibration Tech II

Acuren; Iowa; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and 401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren is seeking a full-time Calibration Tech II to support Lab operations in Davenport, IA. The role involves calibrating high-level instrumentation, collaborating with customers to determine traceability needs, and managing workloads in the laboratory and on-site settings.

Candidates should have experience calibrating multiple disciplines of Test & Measurement Equipment and strong organizational skills, plus a valid driver’s license. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience calibrating multiple disciplines of Test & Measurement Equipment (Electrical/Electronics - DC/low).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 – 2005 requirements.
• Experience in communicating with customers and peers, including mentoring or training.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations with little to no supervision.
• Coordinate and manage daily workloads without direction from manager.
• Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques.
• Maintain calibration standards.
• Work effectively with lab support staff.
• Perform calibrations in a lab or customer on-site setting.
• Work on customer sites with minimal direction.

Skills

Multi-discipline calibrations

ISO 9001 standards

Customer communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Job description

Position Summary

Acuren is seeking a full-time Calibration Tech II to support Lab operations in Davenport, IA.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on high level and unique test and measurement instrumentation
• Use your troubleshooting, repair, and calibration knowledge to work on unique equipment
• Help interact with customer to determine needs relating to traceability, adequacy of standards and test procedures, as well as, for items requiring repair or limited calibration
• Interface directly with customers to determine needs relating to traceability, adequacy of standards and test procedures as well as for items requiring repair or limited calibration
• Ensure that preventative maintenance of the laboratory's equipment is performed in a timely and acceptable manner,
• Managing workload distribution for the technicians within his/her sphere of influence when the Manager is not available.
• Performing daily inspections of the incoming equipment to verify accessories and manuals are available, malfunctions of customer instrumentation, and to change equipment status when appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform calibration work with little to no supervision
• Conduct independent research when necessary
• Coordinate and manage daily workloads without direction from manager
• Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques
• Maintain calibration standards
• Work effectively with lab support staff
• Working knowledge and competency in at least four (4) disciplines and expert in one (1) discipline preferred
• Perform calibrations within a laboratory or customer on-site setting
• Work at customer on-sites with little to no direction
• Fulfill duties safely under working conditions, in keeping with Company requirements and standards
• Other duties as may be assigned

Primary Objectives

• Learn and develop fundamental skills necessary to calibration techniques and processes, which includes high level production with minimal errors
• Develop team lead skills and responsibilities
• Develop skills necessary to train and advise lower-level technicians

Requirements

• Experience in calibrating multiple disciplines of Test & Measurement Equipment, i.e.: Electrical/Electronics - DC/low.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 – 2005 requirements
• Experience in communication with customer and peers, including ability to mentor or train
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize workload.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Successful completion of assigned training materials through on-the-job training, online content, LMS, and classroom led instruction
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated learner with the ability to learn new skills related to calibration and calibration processes
• Ability to take direction and learn from feedback
• Ability to communicate well with supervisor, solve problems effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team
• 3+ years driving experience with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driver history

Education and Experience

3+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• Three+ (3+) years of commercial calibration experience
• Previous experience or training in electronics
• Basic mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and statistics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with basic hand tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Advanced organizational and time management skills

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. #LI-BE1