Metrologist II

FCX Performance•PCI Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Metrologist II reports directly to the Team Leader, Manager, or Director depending on the organizational structure. These positions are non-exempt. Twenty-five to Fifty percent travel may be required based on project and client needs. Expectations: Metrologists of all level complete calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance (PM) actions with accurate and timely GxP documentation, following PCI and/or client specific policies and procedures. They are expected to take a proactive role in supporting the Team and in providing client support and are expected to build a high level of trust with internal and client personnel. This trust is developed through consistently upholding PCI Values and demonstrating Honesty, Integrity, Pride, Accountability, Teamwork, and Commitment. Responsibilities/Assignments: Metrologist II Completes calibrations and qualifications in a safe, timely and accurate manner, following PCI and client specific policies and procedures Responsible for proper handling and maintenance of PCI and client equipment, including testing and standards equipment Works completing calibration and maintenance events an average 90 to 95% of the time Entering and updating CMMS system information relevant to calibrations performed Maintains a neat and professional PCI work area and projects a professional image at all times Always considers safety when executing tasks and projects. Ensures that PCI work areas are safe, neatly organized and professional on-site and in an office environment When necessary, provide field support to calibration teams at client facilities Completes calibrations, qualifications and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation following PCI or client specific policies and procedures in a safe manner without direct supervision identifies project supply and equipment needs and conveys to the appropriate resource to ensure availability Works to understand client needs and requirements through effective communication and develops client relationships through excellent customer support Ensures client requests are conveyed to the appropriate PCI management resource and met in accordance with management direction. Completes timesheets and expense reports weekly with accurate labor and expense codes is attune to potential new opportunities for PCI when at a client site or interacting with a client and relays this lead back to Leader/Manager Develops equipment test plans and measurement data templates in accordance with PCI SOPs Ensures safe work practices are followed by all PCI associates Plans and makes sure laboratory supplies and equipment are ready and available Completes timesheets with correct labor code charges (weekly) and assists other PCI associates in proper coding of time and expenses

Requirements

Basic understanding of Traceability, Substitution of Standards and Test Accuracy.
Skilled with pneumatic, mechanical and electrical instrumentation, as well as manual and computer-based process control loops and systems
Understands and applies basic concepts of calibration and requirements including accuracy testing
Basic understanding and application of instrument, equipment and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities and laboratory environments
Ability to climb stairs and equipment such as tanks while observing all safety considerations and requirements
Able to lift moderate to heavy items
Understands and is aware of safety requirements and safe practices
Demonstrates a basic working knowledge of and can use the MS Office suite with minimal assistance
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
Reliable, confident and eager to learn and enjoys working with people
Able to make independent decisions within defined scope of work; seeks clarification and directions when needed
Self-driven; demonstrates the ability to work with little direction
Listens well and asks questions to learn more
Displays good organizational skills
Follows the first-in-first-out principle in choosing work and is aware of expedited calibration requirements
Helps maintain a turnaround time of less than 7 days and assists in maintaining supplies for laboratory day-to-day operations, such as batteries, fuses and other consumables
Has a thorough understanding of calibration concepts and requirements including accuracy testing requirements
Possesses a thorough understanding and application of GxPs and life Science industry regulations
Has a comprehensive understanding of instrument, equipment and loop calibrations in manufacturing, utilities and laboratory environments
Demonstrates effective communication and problem solving skills with clients and coworkers
Understands and has an in-depth knowledge of Traceability, Substitution of Standards and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios as part of ISO 17025 requirements
Is able to calculate measurement uncertainties consistent with PCI's approved uncertainty budget
A two-year degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, other related technical field or equivalent military training and two years of applicable (Metrology, Instrumentation, Calibration) experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Completes calibrations and qualifications in a safe, timely and accurate manner, following PCI and client specific policies and procedures
Responsible for proper handling and maintenance of PCI and client equipment, including testing and standards equipment
Works completing calibration and maintenance events an average 90 to 95% of the time
Entering and updating CMMS system information relevant to calibrations performed
Maintains a neat and professional PCI work area and projects a professional image at all times
Always considers safety when executing tasks and projects. Ensures that PCI work areas are safe, neatly organized and professional on-site and in an office environment
When necessary, provide field support to calibration teams at client facilities
Completes calibrations, qualifications and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation following PCI or client specific policies and procedures in a safe manner without direct supervision
identifies project supply and equipment needs and conveys to the appropriate resource to ensure availability
Works to understand client needs and requirements through effective communication and develops client relationships through excellent customer support
Ensures client requests are conveyed to the appropriate PCI management resource and met in accordance with management direction.
Completes timesheets and expense reports weekly with accurate labor and expense codes
is attune to potential new opportunities for PCI when at a client site or interacting with a client and relays this lead back to Leader/Manager
Develops equipment test plans and measurement data templates in accordance with PCI SOPs
Ensures safe work practices are followed by all PCI associates
Plans and makes sure laboratory supplies and equipment are ready and available
Completes timesheets with correct labor code charges (weekly) and assists other PCI associates in proper coding of time and expenses