2025-05-09
Lynker Technologies
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Seattle
Washington
98112
United States
Lynker Technologies
Maintenance Specialist
US-WA-Seattle
Job ID: 2025-1332
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
NOAA - Montlake Blvd Sea WA
Overview
Lynker is searching for a talented Engineering Technician, with a knack for customer service, to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), Field Operations Division (FOD), Pacific Operations Branch (POB) – Seattle, WA
The Engineer Technician IV selected will conduct tests and field investigations using various machinery to obtain data for use by environmental, engineering, and scientific personnel, utilizing knowledge of surveying methods and techniques, engineering principles, and applied technologies
If you have a background in Oceanography/Marine Science, Electronics, or Instrumental Analysis and knowledge of field engineering practices sufficient to understand and follow technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications and an interest in traveling, this position may be the PERFECT FIT for you.
This is a GREAT Opportunity to travel to exotic locations along the Pacific West Coast, the Pacific Islands (Including Hawaii), American Samoa, Kwajalein, and Guam. Travel typically consists of two-to-four-week trips with two weeks between trips. Some shorter trips and local travel are also dependent upon workload. During your extended stay-travel, you will also build up hotel points, to be able to book your own dream vacation, FREE OF CHARGE!
Duties of the Maintenance Specialist will include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Conduct preparations and logistics, such as equipment requests, trip requests, reservations, preparation of field station folders, purchasing or gathering equipment and supplies, and preparing shipments or loading vehicles. This also includes maintaining the crew vehicles, equipment, supplies, and tools.
-Participate in pre-trip coordination meetings to review Project Instructions, leveling requirements, data quality issues, and any outstanding operations JIRA tickets to refine station requirements.
-Serve as a field crew member or lead for all contract staff for routine and unscheduled maintenance activities to inspect, test and replace sensors; perform downloads; check on board files; inspect electrical, communications, power systems, and station infrastructure components, and clean as necessary, which includes installation and removal of stations.
-Participate in field tasks such as benchmark setting and recovery, leveling, diving, and/or GPS operations.
-Perform and document site inspections to assess suitability for use and any modifications that may be required.
-Complete and submit field documentation within the established guidelines which includes installation plans and documentation to be submitted for FERS review. This includes JIRA ticket updating and tracking.
-Monitor data acquisition, system and sensor performance, tracking of activities and problems, and provide resolutions for all field systems assigned
-Investigate and resolve problems in design, engineering, fabrication, system operations, and installation procedures
-Coordinate with subject matter experts to obtain, store, and relay project information
Prepare and review documentation, test results, and reports of various field work, data, drawings, schematics, and other sources
-Provide support and technical expertise as required
Fabricate, assemble, test, configure, set-up, install, and maintain a variety of instruments including current measurement systems; water level sensors; meteorological, oceanographic, and water quality sensors; data collection platforms; telemetry and power components; and/or support components both in and above the water to include structural repair
-Deploy and retrieve oceanographic instruments from marine vessels.
-Assist with various FOD tasks such as warehouse maintenance, inventory, examination of data records, and processing office feedback to detect problems and take corrective action
-Manage and maintain the operational status of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in CO-OPS facilities or in the field.
The Maintenance Specialist selected should be able to meet the following qualifications:
Preferred Attributes of the Maintenance Specialist:
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
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