Monitoring Systems Technician

Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.

Greater London

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

RWDI, a global climate and performance engineering consultancy, is seeking a Monitoring Systems Technician for our London office. The role splits duties between site work and office-based tasks, reporting to Matthew Weston.

You will support environmental monitoring systems, data processing, and reporting on a real-world client portfolio. Ideal candidates have GCSEs in Maths/English/Science, a driving licence, and interest in technology.

Qualifications

GCSEs at grade 6 or higher in Maths, English and Science.
Knowledge and experience of environmental monitoring is an advantage.
Clean full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

Perform remote health checks of monitors via web platforms.
Prepare and bench test attended and unattended noise, vibration and air-quality monitoring systems.
Install, maintain and decommission external unattended monitoring systems.
Investigate site faults and provide remediation.
Maintain site records and data bases.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

GCSE Science

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Acoustical, Civil, Architectural Acoustics Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

SoundPLAN

CadnaA

NoiseMap

Odeon

Insul

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Monitoring Systems Technician

Department: Noise/Accoustics/Vibration

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: Matthew Weston

Compensation: £24,800 - £28,000 / year

Description

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are avalues-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. When we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like:

You push the boundaries of what’s possible.
People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization, working alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

RWDI is seeking a Monitoring Systems Technician (internal title Environmental Technician) to join our Equipment team based from our London office. After Health, Safety and Technical training, the Technician will fulfill a role requiring them to work as part of a team with an even split between site work and office-based duties.

Key Responsibilities

Remote health checks of monitors via WEB platforms;
Preparation, and bench testing of attended and unattended noise, vibration and air quality monitoring systems;
Installation, planned maintenance and decommissioning of external unattended monitoring systems;
Ad-hoc site investigations to diagnose and remedy equipment faults;
Upkeep of site records and data bases;
Consulting with Equipment Suppliers by phone and email for equipment maintenance and calibration;
Remote download, processing, and assessment of environmental monitoring data;
Preparation of weekly and monthly environmental monitoring reports; and
Provision of general support to the in-house team of consultants;

Comprehensive training will also be provided, where required, for attended monitoring at sites where primary activities need to be observed and sample measurements of specific and environmental sources need to be obtained.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

Grade 6+ or higher in GCSE Maths, English and Science;
Knowledge and experience of environmental monitoring an advantage; and
Clean full driving licence.

Candidates should also possess:

Good verbal and written communication skills;
Good numeracy and IT skills with an understanding of general computer software packages inc. Microsoft Office;
Good problem solving and practical skills;
Ability to work outdoors throughout the year;
Good customer service skills and commercial awareness;
Enthusiastic, conscientious, reliable and punctual;
Self-motivated, organised with a strong work ethic and attention to detail;
Interest in technology and how things work;
Desire to consistently improve and develop; and
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

The following Qualifications and Experience would be beneficial:

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Acoustical, Civil, Architectural Acoustics Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Advanced level Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
Intermediate level user of SoundPLAN, CadnaA, NoiseMap, Odeon and Insul or similar software.
Intermediate level user of AutoCAD and reading Engineering Drawings.
Intermediate level user of ArcGIS, QGIS or similar GIS package.

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