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Applied Technical Service (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.
Together, Instrumentation Technical Services and ATS advance a shared mission to create a safe and reliable world through precise technical and professional services.
Our Calibration Department is currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic Environmental Systems Calibration & Service Technician to be based at the Newport News, VA location. The Calibration Department specializes in precision calibration measuring equipment of various types.
Position Summary
The Environmental Systems Calibration & Service Technician is responsible for the inspection, calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and qualification support of environmental chambers, refrigerators, freezers, freeze dryers, incubators, and other controlled-temperature and environmental equipment utilized in pharmaceutical, life science, manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial facilities. This position will support customer sites throughout the Newport News and greater Tidewater region while ensuring all work is completed in accordance with ATS quality standards, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, customer procedures, and applicable industry regulations.
The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of temperature, humidity, pressure, and environmental control systems and be capable of performing both field and laboratory-based service activities.
Responsibilities
• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair services on environmental chambers, refrigerators, freezers, freeze dryers, incubators, ovens, and related equipment.
• Conduct temperature mapping, qualification, and validation activities in accordance with customer protocols and industry standards.
• Calibrate and verify sensors, transmitters, controllers, data loggers, chart recorders, and environmental monitoring instrumentation.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and control system issues using established troubleshooting methods and OEM documentation.
• Perform replacement of components including sensors, relays, contactors, heaters, humidification systems, compressors, fans, and control devices.
• Generate accurate calibration certificates, service reports, maintenance records, and qualification documentation.
• Ensure all measurement data, service activities, and repairs comply with ATS quality requirements and applicable accreditation standards.
• Review instrument histories and recommend repairs, upgrades, replacement equipment, and PM schedules.
• Manage assigned tools, calibration standards, service inventory, and company equipment.
• Coordinate service schedules and communicate effectively with customers regarding equipment status, findings, and recommendations.
• Support commissioning, installation, startup, and operational qualification projects as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and customer site requirements while maintaining a professional customer-focused demeanor.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior technicians when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Required Experience and Skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, HVAC/R, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience servicing, calibrating, maintaining, or repairing environmental chambers, refrigeration systems, freeze dryers, or controlled environment equipment.
• Working knowledge of temperature and humidity measurement principles.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Familiarity with PLC-based controllers, environmental chamber controls, and refrigeration systems.
• Strong understanding of calibration techniques for temperature, humidity, pressure, and related process variables.
• Experience working within ISO/IEC 17025, GMP, FDA-regulated, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or laboratory environments preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system failures independently.
• Proficient with calibration documentation, work orders, and computerized maintenance systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and customer-service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and customer commitments simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Technical training in HVAC/R, instrumentation, electronics, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with pharmaceutical stability chambers and GMP-qualified equipment.
• Experience performing temperature mapping and environmental qualification studies.
• Familiarity with manufacturers such as Thermotron, Weiss Technik, Binder, Blue M, Tenney, Espec, Caron, Panasonic, Forma Scientific, Revco, Steris, and Virtis.
Additional Requirements
• Ability and willingness to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required to meet customer schedules.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and surrounding regions up to 50%.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing requirements.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and tools in laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial environments.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, and working in mechanical spaces.
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including refrigerated and freezer areas.
• The physical demands described are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
U.S. Persons Only:
A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a)U.S. citizens or nationals; (b)U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.