Metrology Planner

Main Responsibilities

• In field calibrations and technician support:
  • Calibration, installation, trouble-shooting and repair of temperature, pressure, speed, level, conductivity, pH, chlorine, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity measurement, control and recording systems.
  • Proper handling and use of required standards and tools.
  • Instrument/machine/PLC interface and associated protocols.
  • Basic electrical control systems.
  • Basic electronics.
  • Industrial safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
  • CMMS systems to record and track calibrations and repairs (SAP preferred).
  • ISA or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Planning and scheduling support:
  • Create and implement a schedule (as per Scheduling Manager).
  • Cook up and distribute a schedule for assigned area(s) with end users, technicians and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and communicate all site technician calibration activities for assigned area(s) with end users, technicians and other stakeholders.
  • Work with Manager Maintenance Coordination when necessary to coordinate (not schedule) vendor calibrations that overlap with site technician calibration activities.
  • Maintain radio channel 3 and respond to instrument emergencies.
  • Process SAP work orders – convert notifications, neatly file, schedule, and issue.
  • Ensure that scheduled work is ready to go—parts, standards, special tools, permits, LOTO, SPA, site preparation and clearance with area.
  • Provide or coordinate technical assistance.
  • Create parts requests and request SAP MM’s as needed.
  • Attend scheduling/shutdown meetings for areas of responsibility as necessary.
  • Coordinate, schedule and set up calibration support for shutdowns and small projects.

About You

• Basic Qualifications: Minimum of Eight (8) years’ experience in the instrument trade, related pharmaceutical/industrial experience, or a combination of related experience and education/military service required.
• Understanding of instruments, controls and related system.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Working knowledge of IndySoft, SAP, Microsoft Office and iLearn.
• Scheduling and coordinating calibration, maintenance or production activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or Biotech experience.
• Understanding of vaccine manufacturing processes.