À propos de ce poste Atmospheric Instrumentation Field Engineer chez GEM Technologies, Inc.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an Atmospheric Instrumentation Field Engineer to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be supporting site operations of the ARM Mobile Facility 1 (AMF1), currently deployed in Phoenix, AZ.
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and support for DOE ARM mobile facilities.
Travel to and support on-site, deployed field operations.
Perform daily rounds at the beginning and end of each day to visually inspect, adjust, and clean instrumentation.
Submit and respond to all ARM maintenance and data quality reports.
Respond to all ARM email communications in a timely manner.
Submit weekly reports to address instrument statuses, open data quality reports, and inventory.
Maintain inventory of consumables and critical items such as gases, chemicals and filters.
Assist with shipping and receiving of equipment and consumables.
Attend weekly site operations meetings and quarterly ARM all-hands meetings.
Launch radiosondes according to the campaign schedule.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work site throughout the operations period.
Occasionally serve as the primary point of contact for scheduled site visits and tours by instrument mentors, ARM personnel, and the public.
Attend weekly operations calls with LANL staff.
Support demobilization period activities at the end of the campaign, including but not limited to:
Remove instrumentation and pack-up equipment according to the site safety plan.
Re-install container doors where necessary.
Disassemble handrails and ladders.
Ready air conditioning units for shipping.
De-energize the AMF1 site.
Prepare all AMF1 containers for shipping.
Requirements
Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited institution; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Experience organizing and tracking inventory, and maintaining accurate records.
Experience troubleshooting electronics, networking protocols, and low-voltage circuits.
Familiarity with the use of hand tools and digital multimeters.
Ability to work independently within a team, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Essential Job Functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) – Sitting and standing; climbing stairs and ladders; lifting 20-30 pounds to waist height; carrying 30-50 pounds and loading into/out of shipping containers; kneeling; squatting; twisting; and bending. Job functions will be performed both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of environmental conditions; all personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.
Desired Skills
Leadership and/or mentorship experience.
Interest in DOE and/or climate research activities.
Experience operating, installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining outdoor scientific instrumentation.
Willingness to work at LANL (in Los Alamos, NM) in the future for a short stint and then relocate for the next AMF Campaign (in Muscatine, IA) in late 2027/early 2028.
About the Site
The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).
ABOUT GEM
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:
Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
