What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Calibration Specialist position at Zajac LLC?
We are seeking a detail-oriented Instrument Calibration and Valve Specialist to support instrumentation calibration, valve service, and recurring preventative maintenance programs for customer facilities throughout New England. This role combines hands-on technical service with planning, documentation, customer coordination, estimating, and procedure development. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to work independently while supporting customers, technicians, supervisors, and internal departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document instrumentation calibration according to company procedures and customer requirements.
- Calibrate and maintain various types of process instruments, including pressure, temperature, flow, conductivity, and level to guarantee accurate measurements and reliable operation.
- Utilize precision measuring instruments such as ohmmeters, calibrators, and other tools to perform calibration tasks on various sensors and instrumentation devices.
- Perform valve service, seal replacements, and related equipment maintenance for customer facilities.
- Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, Pipe and Instrument Drawings (P&ID’s), and technical manuals to accurately diagnose issues and implement solutions.
- Estimate and quote calibration and valve service work, including labor, materials, tooling, and project execution needs.
- Schedule and develop execution plans for calibration and valve service projects, including resourcing, materials, tools, authorizations, and customer coordination.
- Collaborate with customers to establish recurring calibration and valve preventative maintenance schedules, and proactively coordinate service before upcoming intervals.
- Use customer valve inventory lists, field assessments, P&ID’s, HMI screens, and technical documentation to identify valve specifications, instrumentation requirements, and project execution needs.
- Coordinate with procurement to obtain proper seal kits, rebuild kits, calibration supplies, and other required materials for successful execution.
- Maintain, update, and help author written calibration procedures as equipment, technologies, and industry practices evolve.
- Apply LOTO and process knowledge to safely isolate systems before calibration, valve service, commissioning, troubleshooting, or maintenance work.
Requirements
- Proven experience in instrumentation calibration, valve service, industrial maintenance, or a closely related technical field.
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or technical school preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of, and adherence to, job site safety and electrical codes (NEC, NFPA, OSHA, local codes).
- Strong understanding of calibration procedures, valve maintenance, seal replacement, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
- Ability to read complex schematics and technical drawings accurately.
- Hands-on experience with calibration techniques for sensors, measurement instruments, and control devices in industrial settings.
- Familiarity with LOTO procedures, process isolation, job site safety expectations, and customer facility requirements.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills combined with a proactive approach to preventative maintenance.
- Customer service mindset with the ability to communicate technical information clearly across teams or client sites.
- High standard of integrity, professionalism, and strong work ethic.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in various manufacturing or processing environments, including at heights when required.
- Willingness to work overtime and paid travel as requested.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Company Phone
- Company Vehicle
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401k Profit-Sharing Program with Matching
Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $45