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Field Calibration & Service Technician II
Location: Knoxville, TN area
Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly - $28 to $35/ hr
Travel: Frequent domestic and international trips (1-8 weeks duration); 40-100 hours/week when traveling
A technical services firm specializing in industrial testing and measurement solutions is seeking Field Calibration & Service Technicians to support global project deployments, laboratory operations, and warehouse activities. This role is perfect for self-starters with strong mechanical aptitude who thrive in dynamic environments across power generation, industrial facilities, and R&D settings.
Role Overview
You'll perform hands-on instrumentation installation, field calibration, data collection, and minor repairs, working independently or alongside field engineers at client sites worldwide. Expect a mix of travel-intensive project work and lab/warehouse support, requiring adaptability to varied schedules and conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Knoxville, TN area
Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly - $28 to $35/ hr
Travel: Frequent domestic and international trips (1-8 weeks duration); 40-100 hours/week when traveling
A technical services firm specializing in industrial testing and measurement solutions is seeking Field Calibration & Service Technicians to support global project deployments, laboratory operations, and warehouse activities. This role is perfect for self-starters with strong mechanical aptitude who thrive in dynamic environments across power generation, industrial facilities, and R&D settings.
Role Overview
You'll perform hands-on instrumentation installation, field calibration, data collection, and minor repairs, working independently or alongside field engineers at client sites worldwide. Expect a mix of travel-intensive project work and lab/warehouse support, requiring adaptability to varied schedules and conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation with minimal oversight, including RTDs, pressure transmitters, humidity sensors, power meters, multimeters, and data loggers.
- Support external calibration clients with dimensional tools, gas analyzers, temperature/pressure/electrical equipment.
- Collaborate with field engineers on client-site data acquisition and testing.
- Troubleshoot instrument issues and execute minor repairs in the field or lab.
- Interact professionally with customers to build relationships and ensure project success.
- Use Windows-based tools (Excel, Word, email, diagnostic/networking/business software) for documentation and reporting.
- Self-motivated adapter to shifting priorities, environments, and assignments.
- Strong communication, report writing, and teamwork abilities.
- Highly organized with experience developing safety and technical work plans.
- Proficient with hand tools, electrical test equipment, and technical software (advanced MS Excel required).
- Preferred: Familiarity with flow measurement, RTD/thermocouple principles, differential pressure, gas turbine/combustion systems, cooling towers; RF/electrical calibration experience.
- High school diploma or GED (technical degree preferred but not required).
- 4 years of experience
- Valid driver's license, clean record, and ability to obtain a U.S. passport.
- Drug-free with ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and physicals.
- Comfortable with short-notice travel and extended hours.
- Moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders/stairs, using safety gear in industrial settings.
- Navigate construction sites with varying temperatures, noise, and heights.
- Flexible availability for dynamic workloads, outdoor tasks, and climate extremes.
Salary : $28 - $35