Instrument Maint. Tech./Radiosonde Operator

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Engineering Technician I (Instrument Maintenance Technician/Radiosonde Operator) is responsible for performing instrument maintenance and operation in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Third Mobile Facility (AMF3) at the Bankhead National Forest (BNF) site at or near Moulton, Lawrence County, AL.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete appropriate ARM forms and data inputs, i.e. PM/CM, site inspection, to document work.
• Perform routine preventative and scheduled/unscheduled corrective maintenance on all AMF3 instruments.
• Perform basic instrument troubleshooting.
• Trim vegetation near instruments as necessary.
• Participate in instrument installation planning and work as appropriate.
• Follow and participate in development of ARM technician procedures, documentation, and standards.
• Act as alternate for daily PM/CM CF rounds technician.
• Set up, launch, and monitor radiosonde soundings.
• Keep all applicable station logs and reports during shift operations.
• Provide routine site fire and security checks.
• Monitor and respond to site fire and security alarms.
• Monitor authorized after-hours visitors during their shift.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) Certificate. An Associate's Degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of work practices, methods, processes, and skills in the computer operator/IT field, to include experience with Windows Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Must be a self-starter, team player, detail oriented, and possess strong organizational skills.
• Must have a working knowledge and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and driving history must meet company standards throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a background check as a condition of employment and to obtain access to federal installations.

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. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, walking; using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; talking or hearing. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

IntegriWard, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at arline.herbert@integriward.us or (210) 842-1535. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.