Certified Calibration Technician

Job Description

Axiom is seeking a Certified Calibration Technician to support the mission of the National Weather Service's Surface and Upper Air Division by overseeing and supporting the calibrations of current observational assets through the following roles:

Maintain and operate the Pressure Standards Laboratory.

Perform and monitor the calibrations of reference pressure standards in support of the ASOS, Upper Air, and VOS Programs, including the issuing of calibration certificates to ensure all assets conform to Program, National, and International Standards.

Perform the shipping and receiving for reference pressure standards to support the ASOS, Upper Air, and VOS Programs.

Assist in ensuring all laboratory assets for testing and calibration cycles are maintained and calibrated, either internally or externally, which includes assisting the laboratory technician, when necessary, in the tracking, shipping, and receiving of laboratory assets as part of their maintenance and calibration schedules.

Assist in evaluating reference sensors utilized in the Pressure Standards Laboratory, Hygrothermometry Laboratory, Wind Tunnel Laboratory, and the Environmental Chamber Laboratory.

Monitor and track all operational reference standards as they relate to the Pressure Standards Laboratory, which includes but is not limited to: tracking calibration events of assets, Tracking maintenance events of assets and ensuring all equipment is maintained properly.

Perform functions such as testing or calibrations associated within the designated laboratories to support Upper Air, ASOS, COOP, or VOS testing or calibration programs, as specified by the Quality Lead or Laboratory Manager.

Communicate with the customer to provide operational support of field reference pressure standards.

Assist in evaluating reference sensors or implementing new technology that will be utilized in the Pressure Standards Laboratory, Hygrothermometry Laboratory, Wind Tunnel Laboratory, and the Environmental Chamber Laboratory.

Prepare test plans and reports for special projects related to sensors and equipment, which includes but is not limited to international collaborative projects and new technology implementation.

Provides status updates weekly and monthly to the Quality Lead and the Quality Management Government Point of Contact on calibration activities.

Research new methods for the calibration cycles of working and primary standards to improve best practices and procedures.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience in calibration and electronics/component repair,

Must be well organized, and good at working independently when required.

Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. (Typically 30).

Certification as a Calibration Technician is a requirement in the position. It can be earned while on the job within 6 months.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication.

Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe PDF required.

Programming languages (Python and Visual Basic a plus).

Experience with Fluke COMPASS for Pressure and Gagepak a plus.

Education in meteorology/atmospheric science is a plus.

Axiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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