Instrumentation Technician – Calibration & Test Systems

Matrix Service; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service in the United States is seeking a qualified supervisor to oversee installation, calibration, and maintenance of sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation in test facilities.

You will lead craft personnel, ensure safety training compliance, and translate test results into clear reports, while applying company policies and procedures. The role requires strong hands-on skills and the ability to design fixtures, coordinating with engineering teams to meet test objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years or more of refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• Good understanding of the craft environment being supervised and knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass the Craft Skills Test at or above 70% or have an NCCER certification for your craft.
• Must have a good understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.
• Must Completed the Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training, S.T.A.R.T. Class and Client / Site specific training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status in a drug testing program.

Responsibilities

• Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry, and develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
• Sketches and builds or modifies jigs, fixtures, and instruments and related apparatus, and verifies dimensional and functional acceptability of devices fabricated by craft or technical personnel.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment. Installs or directs technical personnel in installation of unit in test chamber or other test facility.
• Operates test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions, such as vibration, stress, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and acceleration.
• Analyzes and converts test data to usable form, using mathematical formulas, and prepares graphs and written reports to translate test results. May plan test program.
• May use computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Skills

Refinery maintenance experience

Craft environment supervision

Safety training compliance

Education

NCCER certification

Job description

Matrix Service in the United States is seeking a qualified supervisor to oversee installation, calibration, and maintenance of sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation in test facilities.

You will lead craft personnel, ensure safety training compliance, and translate test results into clear reports, while applying company policies and procedures. The role requires strong hands-on skills and the ability to design fixtures, coordinating with engineering teams to meet test objectives.