Calibration Coordinator

Job Summary

The Calibration Department at Core Laboratories provides certified third-party volume tables for custody transfer of liquid bulk commodities between various storage and transport modalities. As a Calibration Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate volumes determined by third-party measurement, enabling the efficient movement of product between buyers and sellers.

Key Responsibilities

Calculates and computes field strapping reports for upright cylindrical tanks, horizontal spheres, trucks, barges, and ships in accordance with API Standards.
Creates tank calibration reports and enters data into the appropriate computer program to generate final documents or tables for delivery to customers.
Assists customers with questions and problems regarding tank calibration reports.
Reviews and analyzes tank calibration reports for accuracy and completeness, with a thorough understanding of all field procedures, equipment, and measurement methods.
Maintains all files to ensure prompt access to information as requested by supervisory personnel or other authorized personnel.
Assists with special projects or work assignments as required or requested by the supervisor.
Occasionally works in the field with Calibration Technician levels I or II, to include measuring tanks, barges, etc.
Capacity to train new personnel in the methods and procedures used both in the field and the office.
Operates the computer system as necessary, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, E-mail functions, or the equivalent, and the Saybolt tank calibration software, to successfully complete assigned tasks.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, with two years of college-level math, including algebra, trigonometry, plane, solid, and analytic geometry. Additionally, a year of experience in a civil engineering office in a technical capacity or a year in a land surveying office interpreting field data would be acceptable. Also acceptable would be a year as a field calibration technician taking the various measurements required to produce volume tables. A Two-Year Civil Engineering Technology Degree with coursework in structural design, blueprint reading/drafting, and the above-mentioned college-level math courses would suffice to satisfy the experience and education requirements of the position.

Skills and Abilities

Computer skills in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel, or the equivalent.
Ability to learn Saybolt tank calibration software applications through instruction provided by Saybolt within a reasonable time limit.
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and through email with field technicians, customers, third-party construction contractors, design engineers, and tank operators.
Calibration Coordinators must be ready to accept job assignments as directed by the Department Manager.
Attendance at monthly safety meetings is required.
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret instructional materials relating to procedures, safety, and applicable government regulations.
Ability to write applicable reports and correspondence clearly.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to respond to questions from managers, schedulers, clients, and fellow employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute geometrical shapes (cone, crown, slopes, cylinders, etc.).
Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and quantities (linear, volumetric, or weight) and to read and interpolate applicable data and tables.
Able to draw and interpret applicable graphs and control charts.
Working understanding of algebra, trigonometry, plane, solid, and analytic geometry. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Smoking and consuming food or drinks are not permitted in Saybolt laboratories.

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