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Calibration Technician
SGS
Job at a glance
- Employer
- SGS
- Position
- Calibration Technician
- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Job type
- Contract
- Contract
- Fixed-term contract
- Experience
- Experience in meter/tank calibration
- Education
- Diploma in Engineering/Math/Physics
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 18 October 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 1 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
SGS is hiring a Calibration Technician in Mombasa to perform tank and meter calibration services. You will manage equipment inventory, ensure compliance with ISO 17020 standards, and handle client invoicing while traveling extensively.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Approximately 40% travel required
- Fixed-term contract basis
- NITA sponsorship available for training
- Based in Mombasa but deployed nationwide
What’s offered
- Fixed-term contract position
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform all tanks and meters calibration jobs according to schedule
- Issue calibration charts and certificates to clients immediately after completion
- Manage equipment maintenance, calibration records, and inventory requisitions
- Prepare risk assessments, job safety analyses, and travel management plans for H&S
- Uphold safe work practices and adhere to all Health and Safety protocols
- Handle invoicing for completed jobs and follow up on missing LPO copies
- Develop SMART work plans tailored to specific equipment or regions
- Ensure inspection operations comply with ISO 17020 standards and SGS ethics codes
Who should apply?
This role suits a qualified technician with practical calibration experience who holds a valid driving license and accepts frequent national and international travel.
Key requirements
- Diploma in Engineering/Math/Physics
- Calibration experience (meters/tanks)
- Valid driving license
- Fluent in English
- Willing to travel/deploy nationally
- Compliance with ISO 17020
Nice to have
- Basic knowledge and training in legal metrology
- Knowledge of local and international engineering practice standards
What you should know
- Role requires approximately 40% travel locally and internationally
- Candidates must identify training needs and apply for NITA sponsorship
- Applications are submitted via the SGS SmartRecruiters portal
How to apply
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
• Coordinate and perform all tanks and meters calibration jobs
• Issue tanks and meter calibration charts and certificates to clients respectively
• Execute calibration work as per the schedule
• Responsible for all equipment maintenance, calibration and inventory management
• Responsible for requisition of Inventory items for Inspection
• Spearhead necessary logistics required for execution
• Prepare and submit to H&S (Health and Safety) department : risk assessments , job safety analysis and travel management plan (in case of travel
• Uphold and exercise safe work practices during calibration assignments
• Identify personal training needs and apply for NITA sponsorship to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of field operations
• Where assigned the rights, to take responsibility in invoicing all jobs done.
• Ensure all Invoices are sent to the client Immediately after Issuance
• Follow up with clients for LPO copies which have not been shared/ Issued
• Develop SMART work plan tailored for specific equipment/ region under Inspection from time to time to meet client ‘s needs
• Fully comply with guidelines in business ethics and the SGS code of ethics.
• Ensure that all the inspection work operations and activities are carried out in-line with the ISO 17020 standard.
• Attend all Safety and Integrity Talks across the Year and sign the Annex B forms.
• Adhere to and ensure adherence of team to all H&S procedures and protocols.
• Ensure compliance to SGS Operational Integrity requirements and meet KPIs of the same.
• Perform any other task that may be assigned for successful operation of company business.
• Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics course
• Experience in calibration of meters and tanks and other measuring devices
• Basic knowledge and training in legal metrology is preferred.
• Knowledge in local and International Standards governing best Engineering practices
• Must hold a valid driving license
• Proficient in written and verbal English
• Must be willing to be deployed to any region across the country besides normal residence
• This opportunity is offered on a fixed-term contract and requires flexibility to travel. The successful candidate should be comfortable with approximately 40% travel, both locally and internationally, as part of the role.
• Issue tanks and meter calibration charts and certificates to clients respectively
• Execute calibration work as per the schedule
• Responsible for all equipment maintenance, calibration and inventory management
• Responsible for requisition of Inventory items for Inspection
• Spearhead necessary logistics required for execution
• Prepare and submit to H&S (Health and Safety) department : risk assessments , job safety analysis and travel management plan (in case of travel
• Uphold and exercise safe work practices during calibration assignments
• Identify personal training needs and apply for NITA sponsorship to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of field operations
• Where assigned the rights, to take responsibility in invoicing all jobs done.
• Ensure all Invoices are sent to the client Immediately after Issuance
• Follow up with clients for LPO copies which have not been shared/ Issued
• Develop SMART work plan tailored for specific equipment/ region under Inspection from time to time to meet client ‘s needs
• Fully comply with guidelines in business ethics and the SGS code of ethics.
• Ensure that all the inspection work operations and activities are carried out in-line with the ISO 17020 standard.
• Attend all Safety and Integrity Talks across the Year and sign the Annex B forms.
• Adhere to and ensure adherence of team to all H&S procedures and protocols.
• Ensure compliance to SGS Operational Integrity requirements and meet KPIs of the same.
• Perform any other task that may be assigned for successful operation of company business.
• Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics course
• Experience in calibration of meters and tanks and other measuring devices
• Basic knowledge and training in legal metrology is preferred.
• Knowledge in local and International Standards governing best Engineering practices
• Must hold a valid driving license
• Proficient in written and verbal English
• Must be willing to be deployed to any region across the country besides normal residence
• This opportunity is offered on a fixed-term contract and requires flexibility to travel. The successful candidate should be comfortable with approximately 40% travel, both locally and internationally, as part of the role.