Metrology Technician

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Job description

Metrology Technician
Devens, MA

This is a 12-hour 2nd shift position (6 PM to 6 AM)

Responsibilities:

• Performs, as needed, a variety of installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair duties on complex laboratory, process and utility instrumentation, working closely with the Maintenance, Operations and Automation groups, in a Paperless work environment, following SOPs in a cGMP facility.
• Assists in qualification activities related to instrumentation and calibration.
• Participates in cross functional teams to support business needs.
• Monitors instrument diagnostics through Rosemounts A.M.S. Software and planning corrective/predictive maintenance around instrument needs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry, related discipline, or its equivalent
• A minimum of four years of experience applying the knowledge, principles, and practices relevant to calibration and instrumentation
• Prior evidence of successful participation on work teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web based applications.
• Work experience where attention to detail and personal accountability were critical to success
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable.
• Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers.
• Computer literate in Maximo or similar computer based calibration program highly desirable.
• Knowledge of principles/practices relevant to calibration and instrumentation.
• General understanding of operating principles of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• General knowledge of P&IDs control theories and techniques and have ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of basic relay ladder logic, programmable logic controllers, and distributed control systems preferred.
• Knowledge of DeviceNet and Foundation Fieldbus instrumentation, DeltaV distributed control system, and Rosemounts A.M.S. Software. preferred
• Knowledge of both calibration and maintenance of instrumentation on biotech manufacturing equipment.

Company Description:

About Ascent:

Ascent is a leading national technology consulting and professional services firm that focuses on tactical and strategic consulting. Ascent's fundamental business is providing staffing services to Large Enterprise clients in our core market verticals: Financial Services, Healthcare, and Life Sciences. We focus the majority of our efforts in Staff Augmentation support of Large Enterprise Clients who utilize a Vendor Management System. Ascent works as both a reliable supplier in support of programs, as well as a Strategic Advisor in support of enterprise efforts to establish best in class preferred vendor programs. Ascent was ranked in the 2007 and 2008 Inc. 500 and recognized specifically for its innovative work in staff augmentation support of Large Enterprise preferred vendor accounts.

If you are ready to propel your career to new heights… read on. We are looking for talented and dedicated colleagues to join our phenomenal team. At Ascent, we have created an environment where culture, commitment and opportunity converge to yield a truly unique place to work. We know that every employee has something important to say and that every employee is integral to our success. Where else can you walk over to a founder and talk about your ideas to help build our business and have that idea implemented in 48 hours? More importantly, we do everything we can to make sure our employees not only have great jobs, but great lives.