Operations Technician

GHGSAT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GHGSat, a leader in greenhouse gas detection and monitoring, seeks an Operations Technician for their Calgary office. This role involves processing data from satellites and aircraft, conducting quality checks, and preparing reports for clients. The ideal candidate will have a degree in GIS or related fields and 2-5 years of experience in operations or data processing, contribute to team discussions, and thrive in a collaborative environment offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary + stock options

Health/Dental benefits

Paid Time Off + floating statutory holidays

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in an operations environment or data processing.
• Must obtain Canadian government security clearance.
• Willingness to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Process greenhouse gas measurements daily using Earth observation instruments.
• Perform quality checks on automatically generated data.
• Prepare and deliver data products and reports to customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

College or university degree in geospatial information system (GIS), remote sensing, physical geography, or environmental sciences

Tools

GIS software (QGIS, ESRI enterprise, ArcGIS Pro)

Programming in Linux, Python, SQL

Job description

*Please note that this role works on a rotating schedule and will require weekend shifts*

GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.

We are seeking an Operations Technician to join our Operations team, either in our Calgary or Montreal office. You will process data collected using our Earth observation instruments and facilitate the delivery of products to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Process data of greenhouse gas measurements from our satellites and aircraft on a daily basis. You must be capable of understanding the input variables, converting data files and formats, executing code, and interpreting results

• Perform quality checks on automatically generated data

• Prepare, validate, and deliver data products and reports to customers, supporting the Sales team as needed in understanding the data products

• Understand and execute customer purchase orders

• Work with the Operations team to identify inefficiencies in our operational processes and provide and implement recommendations for improvements

Skills:

• Interest in processing remote sensing data and working in an operations environment

• Ability to listen to and have effective discussions with a multi-disciplinary team (customers, engineers, scientists, program managers, etc.)

• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within the team, with minimal direction

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills with an eye for detail and a drive for taking ownership of tasks and the resolution of problems

• Ability to work effectively in a time-critical environment with Agile system development

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to focus on details in routine day-to-day tasks

• College or university degree in geospatial information system (GIS), remote sensing, physical geography, environmental sciences, or equivalent
• At least 2-5 years of experience working in an operations environment or in data processing
• Must be able to obtain Canadian government security clearance
• Willingness to work in a rotation during off-hours, including weekends

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of command lines and working in the terminal
• Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ESRI enterprise, ESRI online, and/or ArcGIS Pro)
• Knowledge of Salesforce
• Knowledge of remote sensing and space
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in project management
• Competence with databases
• Proficiency with programming in Linux, Python, or SQL
• Knowledge ofGeographical Information Systems (GIS) theory and cartographic principles
• Interest in atmospheric sciences and remote sensing systems

• Competitive salary + stock options for all full-time employees

• Health/Dental benefits

• Paid Time Off + floating statutory holidays

• Flexible work environment

GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We offer competitive salaries, health and social benefits including flex-time and continuing development. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter.