Field Installation Technician Boulder, Colorado
Overview
The National Ecological Observatory Network
(NEON) is a $430 million dollar observatory
project dedicated to understanding how changes in
climate, land use and invasive species impact
ecology. For the next three decades NEON will
collect a comprehensive range of ecological data
on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic
domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will
use cutting edge technology including an airborne
observation platform that will capture images of
regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile,
re-locatable, and fixed data collection sites
with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and
atmosphere; and trained field crews who will
observe and sample populations of diverse
organisms and collect soil and water data. A
leading edge cyber-infrastructure will calibrate,
store and publish this information. The
Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will
be the first of its kind designed to detect and
enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.
Summary:
The Field Installation Technician will assist
with tower deployment, installation, checkout,
test and commissioning of all sensors and
instrumentation at NEON Observatory domain
locations throughout the US and Puerto Rico. This
position reports to the Field Deployment Team
Lead.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Travel to assigned NEON Inc. tower construction sites.
Move building supplies and instrumentation
(e.g., power boxes, soil arrays/sensors, wind sensors) to tower site.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic
drawings, or engineering instructions for
assembling, testing electronics units, applying
knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Test electronics units, using standard test
equipment, and analyze results to evaluate
performance and determine need for adjustment.
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or
electronic components, according to engineering
instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of
electronics, using hand or power tools.
Adjust or replace defective or improperly
functioning circuitry or electronics components,
using hand tools or related equipment.
Write reports or record data on installation,
testing techniques, or specifications to assist engineers.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions,
working with manufacturers or NEON engineers as
necessary, to procure replacement parts.
Record and update information in system logs or
manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
Build, install, repair equipment and
instrumentation at assigned remote tower
locations, according to operational plan.
Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair
equipment and instrumentation at tower location.
Coordinate and communicate with other teams to
verify equipment and instrument installation work
meets company needs, protocols and standards of quality.
Follow NEON and site specific environmental
protection requirements, policy and procedures.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
Associates degree or higher in related field.
Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Trade school certification or equivalent
experience; preferred certification/experience in
data communication; industrial technology, electrical or electronics.
Installation/Electrical Technician certification/training.
Experience with good engineering practices.
3-5 years of experience installing equipment,
instrumentation and measurement devices.
Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
Experience with Product field maintenance and repair.
Cell Phone Tower installation experience.
Licensed electrician.
High level of mechanical aptitude.
Some knowledge of network setup and troubleshooting.
Ability to read/work from blueprints and schematics.
Very effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work very effectively with diverse teams.
APPLY AT: <http://WWW.NEONINC.ORG>WWW.NEONINC.ORG
NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
Bridget A. Sorget
Sr. Technical Recruiter
NEON, Inc.
(National Ecological Observatory Network)
1685 38th Street, Suite 100
Boulder CO 80302
<http://www.neoninc.org>www.neoninc.org
Phone: 720.330.1570
Cell: 720.839.5016
