Environmental Monitoring Systems Technician

Pace Analytical Services•Sheridan, WY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Pace is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Systems Technician to support environmental monitoring systems and related field equipment. The role monitors system health, reviews air quality and environmental data, troubleshoots equipment and communications issues, coordinates equipment repairs and installations, and maintains technical documentation. The technician communicates system status and corrective actions to clients and internal teams and recommends improvements to system reliability, data quality, and service. This is a full-time, onsite position in Sheridan, Wyoming, with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., contingent on client needs. Compensation is $23.00 per hour. Work may take place in a lab, field, or office setting and may involve travel and exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, and noxious odors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, electronics, instrumentation, information technology, or a related field, plus two years of experience supporting equipment monitoring; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring practices, particularly air quality monitoring and associated data collection.
Knowledge of sensors, data loggers, monitoring instruments, telemetry systems, and related field equipment.
Knowledge of data acquisition, transmission, storage, validation, and reporting processes.
Knowledge of systematic troubleshooting for hardware, software, communications, and instrumentation issues.
Knowledge of data logger communication protocols or similar technical programming concepts.
Knowledge of equipment installation, testing, calibration, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance.
Understanding of data integrity, quality review, and identification of abnormal or incomplete environmental monitoring data.
Ability to monitor multiple environmental systems and identify operational or data-related issues.
Ability to analyze environmental and air quality data for anomalies, trends, data gaps, and potential equipment problems.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, data loggers, communications systems, sensors, and related equipment using appropriate tools, documentation, and testing methods.
Ability to interpret technical manuals, equipment specifications, wiring diagrams, system configurations, and operating instructions.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively to clients, field personnel, and internal staff with varying levels of technical expertise.
Ability to coordinate equipment repairs, replacements, installations, and technical support across projects or locations.
Ability to prioritize system issues based on operational impact, client needs, data requirements, and urgency.
Ability to accurately document system configurations, equipment changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and technical procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with field, office, technical, and client teams.
Knowledge of effective client communication, documentation and user instruction methods, and correct business English.
Ability to interact effectively with individuals from varied socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Monitor environmental monitoring systems and site health for outages, communication failures, equipment malfunctions, data gaps, and other performance issues; communicate system status and required actions.
Review, evaluate, and report air quality and environmental monitoring data according to client requirements, project specifications, and established procedures; identify anomalies and potential equipment concerns.
Provide technical troubleshooting and support to office and field personnel for monitoring systems, data loggers, sensors, communications equipment, and other field instrumentation.
Coordinate resolution of field equipment issues by assessing system performance, identifying probable causes, recommending corrective actions, and working with field personnel through testing and restoration.
Evaluate equipment needs and prepare quotations for new installations, expansions, upgrades, and replacements.
Maintain and support data logger programs and operating instructions for field equipment operation, communications, and data collection.
Repair, configure, test, and replace field monitoring equipment and components.
Support installation and deployment of new or replacement equipment, including configuration, programming, testing, documentation, and coordination with field personnel.
Maintain technical documentation and equipment records, including configurations, programming, troubleshooting, changes, repairs, and replacement history.
Communicate technical information and timely updates about equipment issues, data availability, corrective actions, and anticipated resolution to clients and internal stakeholders.
Identify recurring system or equipment issues and recommend improvements to reliability, data quality, operational efficiency, and client service.
Contribute suggestions and participate as an active member of the work team to improve departmental service.
Promote Pace's mission through courteous, cooperative behavior with customers and staff and support a harmonious workplace.