Calibration Engineer

Job title:

Calibration Engineer

Company

Babcock

Job description

Job Title: Calibration Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £40,098 – £45,028 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF62024At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Calibration Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.The role
As a Calibration Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. As part of a small team of calibration specialists, you will be required to carry out and validate the calibration of electrical inspection and measurement equipment for our principal customer.Day-to-day, you’ll demonstrate efficient and effective management of measurement equipment and measuring processes across the diverse range of company activities, thereby underpinning the overall quality of company output, and significantly contributing to overall product safety.

• To undertake the calibration, and repair of a broad range of general purpose test and measurement equipment to include items ranging from 3 phase Switch Board instrumentation including EHT measurement to 50kV, through to specialist RF and microwave equipment calibration arising from both the Dockyard and Fleet Support work streams.
• To complete Calibration Certificates and or reports for work undertaken.
• To undertake the Portable Appliance Testing of client owned and Calibration Facility Test and Measurement and Supporting Equipment.
• To both support and demonstrate the Electrical Calibration Centre’s compliance to BS EN ISO 17025, as accredited via United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and general compliance with BS EN 10012.
• Will be expected to work towards becoming a UKAS recognised signatory for the field of DC/LF (e.g. typically covering parameters of Voltage/Current/Resistance and its associated Measurement/Generation) or RF and µwave measurement (e.g. typically covering parameters such as, RF attenuation, voltage reflection coefficient, RF power and RF calibration factor as associated with operating frequencies of up to 20GHz).

This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.Essential experience of the Calibration Engineer

• Demonstrable experience working with a broad range of electronic test equipment including but not limited to RF and µwave test and reference measurement equipment, as well as experience in electrical/electronic fault diagnosis and repair.
• A good working knowledge of Fluke METTEAM or a similar software utility, to control test instrumentation and collect data via the IEEE488 interface bus, is desirable although training can be provided.
• A good eye for detail with experience in high accuracy measurement practices working within a quality driven environment, delivering excellent customer service.
• Familiarity with the requirements of BS EN ISO 17025 and subsequent accreditation as accessed by UKAS.
• Experience of the development and maintenance of supporting documentation, such as calibration procedures, measurement profiles, and Excel based uncertainty budgets, as applicable to the various fields of electrical measurement would be advantageous.

Qualifications for the Calibration Engineer

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent recognised professional status, or significant experience in relevant engineering discipline preferably have completed a recognised apprenticeship in an associated discipline.
• C&G 2377-2, In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment, or similar qualification – Desirable.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available atWhat we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 21/02/2025#BABDESTNUC

Expected salary

£40098 – 45028 per year

Location

Plymouth – Devonport, Devon

Job date

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:29:18 GMT

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