Instrumentation Technician 3

Energy Solutions, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Solutions, LLC in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking an Instrumentation Calibration Technician to perform testing, calibration, and repair of radiation monitoring equipment. The successful candidate will handle radiation sources safely and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills. The position may involve fieldwork, and candidates need a high school diploma or GED, preferably with an associated degree in Electronics Technology.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in instrumentation calibration.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and repair of radiation monitoring equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Document calibration activities accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Soldering techniques

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA in Electronics Technology or similar

Tools

Measuring and Test Equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for testing, calibration, and repair of radiation monitoring equipment for both installed equipment in company facilities and portable/hand‑held instrumentation including work in support of the company’s commercial instrumentation business. Handles radiation sources/calibrators and electronic test equipment safely and competently and ensures all work is completed in compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Performs calibration and repair of portable radiation monitoring equipment in the field or calibration shop setting.
• Performs calibration and maintenance of installed radiation monitoring equipment installed in plant facilities including personnel and equipment contamination monitors, area radiation monitors, air sampling and monitoring equipment, and stack effluent monitoring equipment.
• Responsible for the performance of HEPA filter penetration testing including building filter banks, portable ventilation units, and HEPA vacuum equipment.
• Performs calibration and repair of radiation monitoring equipment in support of commercial instrumentation business including customer owned equipment and company owned equipment rented to customers.
• Completes routine maintenance and cleaning of radiation monitoring equipment.
• Completes pickup/delivery and response testing of portable radiation monitoring equipment.
• Performs safe handling and use of sealed radiation sources and gamma calibrators.
• Works safely in compliance with all company safety policies and promptly reports any issues or accidents involving worker safety.
• Stays current on TDEC‑DRH license requirements for instrumentation operations, national instrumentation calibration standards, and EnergySolutions policies and procedures concerning proper use and calibration of radiation instrumentation.
• Ships and receives radiation monitoring equipment in support of commercial instrumentation business.
• Responsible for the completion of neat, accurate and thorough instrumentation test and calibration documentation including response test logs, calibration stickers, and calibration certificates.
• Assists with maintenance of source and calibration tracking databases and generation of associated reports.
• Completes source and instrumentation inventories.
• Inventories and orders instrumentation repair parts using associated parts and procurement databases.
• Develops and writes instrumentation calibration and operation procedures, instructions and other guidance and assists with training of instrument users.
• Performs other instrumentation support duties as assigned by instrumentation department leadership.
• Travel to other facility or customer sites may be required occasionally to perform installed equipment calibrations.
• Must be able to work independently and resolve practical problems including instrumentation trouble‑shooting and repair with minimal supervision including use of instrumentation manuals and/or circuit schematics and drawings.
• Responsible for the quality of his/her own work and satisfying customer (internal and external) specifications.
• Provides leadership, assistance, and training for Level 1 and 2 Instrumentation Technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work with a high level of attention to detail and to work reliably with minimal supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of the interpretation and application of TDEC‑DRH license requirements, national instrumentation calibration standards and company policies and procedures
• Ability to complete re‑certification measurements and data analysis of gamma calibrators
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic components, circuits, and associated principles
• Knowledge of proper care and use of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE)
• Ability to interpret electronic drawings/schematics and troubleshoot radiation measuring instruments
• Ability to consult with instrument manufacturers to trouble‑shoot and repair faulty instrumentation
• Skilled/Experienced with proper soldering techniques and component level repairs of radiation instrumentation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and their use (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and database applications
• Demonstrated ability to take on additional non‑routine instrumentation duties (e.g. gamma spectroscopy systems, parts management, control and tracking of M&TE calibrations).

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
• Ability to use hands and feet to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, squat/kneel, twist at the waist and balance
• Ability to climb hand‑over‑hand on ladders, stairs, and scaffold
• Ability to work at elevated heights including climbing fixed ladders for access to stack equipment calibration
• Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to perceive depth and adjust focus; basic hand/eye coordination
• Ability to see close and distance, basic colors/shades, and peripheral vision
• Ability to work inside an office, outside, and in extreme temperatures
• Ability to work with moving objects, hazardous machines, and on slippery/uneven walking surfaces
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as: goggles, hard hat, gloves, steel toe boots with or without shank, and chemical resistant coveralls
• Ability to work with others; ability to operate equipment
• Ability to work around ionizing radiation and work with ionizing radiation sources
• Ability to read small text, blueprints, documents, procedures, and instrument readouts
• Ability to complete Certified Radworker training and Instrumentation Technician training program.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

• Education:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • AA in Electronics Technology or similar desired
• Certifications:
  • None required
• Required Experience:
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience as an instrumentation calibration technician or closely related experience