Environmental Professional - Transducer/Telemetry

Sealaska Technical Services; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealaska Technical Services in Los Alamos, NM, seeks an Environmental Professional – Transducer / Telemetry to perform field operations, install transducers, download data, and monitor remote telemetry units in wells and related facilities.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to hike to remote sites. You will work independently and with project teams, with occasional after-hours field work.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining cellular, radio, and satellite telemetry systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform field data collection tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect groundwater measurements from various wells and record detailed documentation.
• Install pressure transducers and monitor packer pressures in field locations.
• Operate generators, trailers, motors, and pumps in the field.
• Maintain calibration logs and manage telemetry equipment.
• Coordinate with project leads and assist with site access, data tabulation, and reporting.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Team oriented

Data collection

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Telemetry systems

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Professional – Transducer / Telemetry

Job Summary

The Environmental Professional will conduct pressure transducer operations and maintenance activities including the extraction and installation of transducers in wells, downloading data, and setting transducers to a manually measured water levels while completing field forms that are checked in the office, scanned and filed as appropriate. Duties will include monitoring packer pressures and associated pressure cylinder hookups and transportation. Other duties will include operation and maintenance of remote telemetry units.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collect groundwater Manual Water Level Measurements from Alluvial, Intermediate and Regional wells, Piezometers, Extraction and Injection well locations while recording detailed documentation. Some locations require hiking up
• Monitoring well packer pressure checks that includes pressure cylinder exchanges or a packer pressure increase
• Installation of pressure transducers in Alluvial, Intermediate and Regional wells, Piezometers , Extraction and Injection well locations
• Operate generators, trailers, motors, and pumps in the field
• Use and maintain water level meters and calibration logs
• Maintain purchase orders and track calibration certifications on all Transducers
• Ability to coordinate with, and willingness to take direction from project leads as required
• Support the project with requesting site access, data tabulation, and report preparation, as needed
• Comply with all health & safety policies and practices
• Other duties in support of the Water Program as assigned
• Will work after hours and weekends on occasion

Required Skills/Abilities

• Valid driver’s license required
• Mechanical aptitude desired
• Must be able to back up a cargo trailer in tight spaces
• Skill and ability to perform basic tasks and to analyze and develop innovative solutions to problems
• Ability to recommend approaches for new and improved processes
• Ability to work with broad objectives, with latitude to determine the best way to accomplish tasks
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment
• Familiarity with the LANL site and work environment preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education And Experience

• Associate degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent; however, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining cellular, radio, and satellite telemetry systems.

Working Conditions

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work
• The employee exerts up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Will also be carrying up to 30 pounds while hiking. Outside working conditions in the area vary greatly, and can range from 0˚F to over 90˚F at altitudes between 7,000 and 11,000 feet.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, hike, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Will work after hours and weekends on occasion

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/

Who is Sealaska?

Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Sealaska Technical Services, LLC is a subsidiary of Sealaska.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Sealaska Technical Services, LLC is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Sealaska Technical Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*

• “Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.