Calibration Technician

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary


Responsible for the calibration, verification, and certification of instruments and measurement equipment to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance with international standards including ISO/IEC 17025. 
The role spans both laboratory and field calibration environments across process industries.

Job Description and Responsibilities

  • Perform calibration, verification, and certification of pressure, temperature, flow, electrical, and dimensional instruments.
  • Maintain calibration records, uncertainty calculations, traceability documentation, and calibration certificates.
  • Operate calibration equipment including dry blocks, pressure calibrators, multimeters, decade boxes, and reference standards.
  • Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and initiate corrective action requests as required.
  • Support internal and external quality audits by providing calibration records and evidence of compliance.
  • Manage calibration schedules and ensure instruments are recalled and re-calibrated on time.
  • Label and tag instruments with calibration status stickers following each calibration activity.
  • Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to schedule calibration without disrupting plant activities.

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Instrumentation, Metrology, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in instrument calibration in an industrial or laboratory environment.
  • Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and calibration traceability principles.
  • Experience with calibration management software or CMMS systems is preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Strong knowledge of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty, and traceability requirements.
  • Proficiency with calibration tools including dry blocks, pressure calibrators, and precision multimeters.
  • Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable QA/QC standards.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
  • Ability to identify instrument deviations and escalate appropriately.