Calibration Technician I

CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• To calibrate/strap (measure) upright cylindrical tanks, horizontal, spheres, trucks, barges, ships, by various methods in accordance with API Standards.
• Perform pipeline surveys.
• Perform checks to determine accuracy of measuring equipment.
• Inspects equipment visually for obvious defects.
• Maintain equipment calibrations.
  
• Become familiarized and knowledgeable on electronic calibration equipment.
• Minimal knowledge of Microsoft office and Excel for use in import data for review and submission for chart generation.
• Record all measurements on appropriate field reports.
• Coordinate with customers in scheduling appointments.
• Exercise safety requirements specified in Saybolt's Global Safety Manual.
• Attend training and pass appropriate examinations in petroleum, chemical, and gas inspection, including Right-to-Know training.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work overtime when necessary. Overnight travel involved.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school education or
equivalent with mathematics emphasis. Experience helpful but not
required in the use of measuring equipment (i.e. Leica Total station, Rotating
Laser Level, Leica Distometer, engineers' level, theodolite, strapping tapes,
tape measure, surveyors' rods, etc.). Organizational skills: file management,
clerical, records keeping. Requires good
communication skills and ability to work well with others in a TEAM
environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret
documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all
units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to convert FT-IN
into metric units.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few
concrete variables in standardized situations.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Interacting and communicating with job site personnel,
clients and vessel personnel in a proper professional and business-like manner
at all times.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

• Frequent climbing of tanks or other structures and frequent entry of confined spaces.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.