Lead Calibration Technician

As the Lead Calibration Technician for Carrigtwohill sites, you will report directly to the Site Lead and take ownership of the calibration schedule for your assigned location. You will be responsible for managing all planned and unplanned calibration activities, ensuring that all IMTE is maintained in a safe, timely, and quality-compliant manner. Your role will also include assigning tasks to the calibration team, ensuring compliance with the CMMS, and supporting cross-training initiatives. Additionally, you will represent the department at Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings, contributing to site-level communication and performance management

Responsibilities:

Operations & Maintenance Owner 

• Owner of Calibration Schedule
  • Responsible for managing and maintaining the site’s calibration schedule to ensure timely and compliant execution of all calibration activities.
• Owner of Calibration Metrology Request System (CMRS)
  • Manage the CMRS system to track, prioritize, and process calibration requests efficiently.
• Planned & Unplanned Calibration Activities
  • Lead and coordinate all planned and reactive calibration tasks for the department, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Process & Procedure Development
  • Support the creation, review, and continuous improvement of calibration-related documentation, including Calibration Request Forms (CRFs) and Calibration Discrepancy Forms (CDFs).
• Owner of the quarantine list
  • Manage the quarantine list ensuring it is tracked and controlled.
• Calibration Support
  • Responsible for completing calibrations on site (Gauging & Process Calibrations).
• Project Support 
  • Provide support to Site Lead on allocating resources for projects and ensuring they are on track.
• Leadership Expectations
  • Lead by example in safety, compliance, communication, teamwork, and accountability, promoting a professional and proactive culture within the calibration team.

Quality

• CMMS Compliance 
  • Ensure all calibration activities are accurately recorded and maintained in the CMMS in line with site standards.
• Audit Support
  • Provide backroom support to the Site Lead during all regulatory audits, ensuring documentation and records are audit-ready and compliant.
• KPI Support
  • Support the Site Lead on ensuring the KPIs are on track.

Governance & Relationship Management 

• Tier 1 & Tier 2 Relationship Management
  •  Represent the calibration function at Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings as required, ensuring visibility of team performance, issues, and priorities.
• Tier 1 / Tier 2 Escalations
  • Act as the primary escalation point for calibration-related issues raised during Tier meetings, emails received and requests made, driving timely resolution and follow-up.
• Tier 3 Representative
  • Act as the Tier 3 Representative if Site Lead is not available.
• Relationship Management with Equipment Owners
  • Maintain strong working relationships with onsite equipment owners to coordinate calibration activities and ensure equipment readiness.
• Collaboration with Support Function SMEs
  • Engage with subject matter experts across support functions (e.g., Quality, EHS, Maintenance) to align on compliance, process improvements, and operational support.

Resource Management

• Task Management
  • Assign and oversee daily calibration tasks to ensure timely and compliant execution.
• Coaching & Mentoring
  • Provide guidance and support to calibration team members to foster skill development and performance growth.
• Cross-Training Ownership
  • Lead and coordinate cross-training initiatives to build team flexibility and ensure coverage across key calibration activities.

Support Functions

• EWI Programme Owner
  • Lead and maintain the Equipment Work Instruction (EWI) programme, ensuring documentation is accurate, up to date, and aligned with operational standards.
• EHS Compliance
  • Promote and ensure adherence to site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, including alignment with the Life Without (LW) safety culture.
• Workflow Analysis & Process Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement through workflow analysis, identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Contributor to CI Process
  • Actively participate in the site's Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, supporting cross-functional efforts to optimize performance and compliance.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.   

Skills Required:

 

• Calibration & metrology expertise
• CMMS and documentation management
• Planning & scheduling (planned/unplanned work)
• Leadership & team coordination
• Quality & regulatory compliance (audit readiness)
• Problem-solving & process improvement (CI mindset)
• Stakeholder communication & relationship management
• Task prioritisation & resource allocation
• Coaching, mentoring & cross-training
• EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) awareness

 

Education / Licenses / Certifications:

• A minimum of an NFQ Level 6 qualification or higher in Calibration, Metrology, Instrumentation, Industrial Measurement, Applied Physics, Instrument Engineering, Process Instrumentation, or a closely related technical discipline is required.
• Relevant Irish qualifications may include programmes such as BSc in Applied Physics and Instrumentation, BSc in Physics and Instrumentation, or progression from Industrial Measurement & Control / Instrumentation and PLC Systems programmes   
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable

Benefits:

• VHI Healthcare Cover
• Life Assurance
• Pension Contribution
• Training And Educational Assistance
• Annual GP Check-Up
• Extra Annual Leave
• Healthcare Screening
• Recognition Rewards

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