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Job Location drjobs

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 65000 - 80000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Instrumentation Engineering Specialist leads the calibration build diagnostic repair & associated operational activities for precision instrumentation used for Thermal Performance Testing and supports field testing/data collection from customers power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Minimal Subject Matter Expert for one (1) out of (9) Calibrations stations within Performance Lab
Leads the Test and calibration of controlling indicating and measuring instruments and devices such as pressure transmitters temperature controls Thermocouples RTDs thermometers and power load measurement devices.
Manages and completes Measurement Assurance Program (MAP) activities as required for SME station
Responsible for directing/OJT training for new technicians
Facilitates all required maintenance and calibration of Lab Reference Standards
Responsible to assist Engineering with traceability
Responsible for all process and Quality documentation SME area(s) and proficient with quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices.
Selects and installs accessories such as adapters indicating gauges or holding devices on test or calibration fixture and connects the instrument or device to a lab primary standard.
Sets controls to regulate factors such as current flow timing cycle pressure temperature or vacuum according to specifications and activates test of calibration equipment.
Observes reading on meters and gauges and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements & Adjusts calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument.
Identify defective instrumentation and lead root cause investigation and implementation of CAPA through engagement with Lab leaders.
Responsible to support all Lab operational processes across instrumentation maintenance prepping packing returning items to inventory (Kanban) Kanban level maintenance and 5S activities.
Provide hands on support for thermal performance testing of gas turbines.
Accountable for the quality of the data collected from customers power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.
Job requires approximately 20% travel to mainly domestic power plant sites. The duration of the field tests ranges from one (1) to (3) weeks/1-2 jobs per year.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Associate or BS Engineering Instrumentation Degree Military Calibration or Minimum of 2 years of industry experience and familiarity calibration/used for thermal performance testing and evaluation.
Excellent mechanical and electrical skills with familiarity with mA and mV measurements
Ability to work overtime (including weekends)
Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 20%) to mainly domestic power plant sites in support of testing

Desired:
Understanding of instrumentation principles their physics principles calibration installation requirements operation communications and troubleshooting.
Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute calibration
Instrumentation training in: Control systems industrial environments calibration facilities and processes.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor electrical repairs on instrumentation

The base pay range for this position is $65000 - $80000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety offactors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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