[iris-bulk] (Job) Strainmeter Field Engineer I - UNAVCO

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Title:	STRAINMETER FIELD ENGINEER I

Status:	Full Time Regular
Job Category:	ENGINEERING / TECHNICIANS
Close Date:	12/31/2006 or until filled*

Summary:
This individual will be a member of the UNAVCO PBO group and work  
with the Strainmeter installation team. This individual will assist  
in all aspects of strainmeter construction activities and assist with  
reconnaissance, permitting, and maintenance of strainmeter stations  
as well as monitoring and logging drilling operations.
Essential Job Functions:
• Assists PBO strainmeter engineer in the construction of borehole  
strainmeter stations and other instrumentation activities:  
Strainmeter station site reconnaissance, selection, permitting,  
installation activities, and maintenance
• Assists the PBO strainmeter engineer in resolving any issues  
arising during the construction of a site. When needed, works as a  
resource for GPS installations in other PBO regions.
• Identifies, troubleshoots and solves technical issues related to  
hardware, software, data communications, equipment, and logistics  
related to BSM stations.
• Generates and tracks detailed technical documentation for station  
installation, maintenance and repair. Enters and validates data in  
the PBO database.
• Provides feedback on the design, fabrication, integration, testing,  
documentation and repair of hardware and software necessary to  
support strainmeter installations.
Other Job Functions:
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful  
operation of the business.
To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to  
perform each essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable  
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  
perform the essential functions.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and repeatedly
• Exposure to electronics, power systems, data acquisition and IP  
based communications equipment
• Experience or strong desire to work for extended periods at remote  
locations in the cold, heat, wind, rain and snow
• Knowledge of standard personal computer software including word  
processors, spreadsheets, e-mail, Internet, and web interfaces
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Skills in the safe use of hand and power tools
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time, including travel  
outside of assigned region and to Canada
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have a "satisfactory" driving record and be insurable on  
UNAVCOs auto insurance policy

Education and Experience
• Bachelor of Science degree Geophysics, Geology, Engineering, or  
similar field
• Minimum two years experience in construction, construction  
management, field geology, engineering, surveying, or other relevant  
technical experience.

Please apply online:  http://www.unavco.org/careers
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED.

Thank you for your interest in employment with UNAVCO.