Instrumentation​/Controls Technician

Instrumentation/Controls Technician at Standard Calibrations, Inc.

Senior level, Full-time, Engineering and Information Technology. Compensation:
Chesapeake, VA $-$. Work primarily local, possible overnight travel.

The Instrumentation/Controls Technician tests, calibrates, and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards, and assists in formulating calibration standards by performing the following duties.

• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, etc.
• Assist staff in design and development of products, systems, processes, and/or equipment by analyzing technical problems and working closely with customer specifications. Involves third‑party vendors and suppliers in the quoting process as required.
• Assist Application Engineer in electrical engineering, primarily supporting the design and development stages.
• Communicate with personnel daily to review production and quality metrics and discuss any issues or concerns from the previous day.
• Calibrate Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment (IM & TE) in disciplines such as electrical, dimensional, optical, physical/mechanical, and chemical.
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
• Identify out‑of‑tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
• Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
• Assist with onsite electrical work (troubleshoot, repair, install) as needed.
• Prepare and submit required condition reports, including conditions found, measurements with comparisons to tolerances, results of tests, sketches, recommended repairs, recommended process improvements, and other pertinent data.

• BS degree in Engineering/Technical studies, military technical school, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of controls experience in programming development, startup, and commissioning of complex systems (central plants, air handling units, evaporative cooling/humidification systems).
• Knowledgeable in basic electronics and computers.
• Strong math skills.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Must meet background check requirements for various base and/or shipyard access.

• Approved Class B hard hat in required areas.
• Non‑conductive PPE in required areas.
• Electrical hazard protective shoes.
• Insulated and protective gloves (job‑task specific).
• Eye protection.
• Hearing protection and protective clothing (job‑task specific).

• Exposure to hazardous noise areas.
• Varying degrees of cleanliness.
• Exposure to hot and cold climates.
• Able to work in confined spaces.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be expected.

• Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing up to 50 lbs, up to 8‑10 hours per day.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders and stairs frequently.
• Bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, and walking up to 8‑10 hours per day.
• Standing‑must be able to stand or sit in one place up to 8‑10 hours per day.

Standard Calibrations, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.