Instrumentation and Monitoring Technician

CGG•Acton, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geocomp, Inc. is a uniquely integrated company providing services and products to help clients identify and manage risk associated with infrastructure design, construction, and operation. With over 40 years of experience, Geocomp is well-positioned to help clients on a wide range of projects, providing geostructural consulting, monitoring, and laboratory testing services worldwide. Geocomp also manufactures, sells, and offers expert technical support for our fully automated laboratory testing systems to commercial, research, and academic labs, globally. Job Details: Geocomp is currently seeking an Instrumentation & Monitoring Technician to join our team in Acton, Massachusetts. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex monitoring systems that help protect critical infrastructure during construction and long-term operation. As part of Geocomp’s Instrumentation & Monitoring group, you will support the design, installation, and operation of geotechnical and structural monitoring systems on heavy civil infrastructure projects. his hybrid role combines field and office work, supporting both instrumentation systems and geo-structural engineering services. We welcome applications from both entry-level and experienced professionals who are technology-minded, curious, and eager to learn. This role offers strong opportunities for professional growth within an internationally recognized instrumentation and monitoring group. About the Team At Geocomp, you will work alongside some of the best in the field and gain hands-on experience across diverse infrastructure projects. Whether you are just starting out or bring years of experience, this is a great opportunity to grow within an internationally recognized monitoring and instrumentation group.

Requirements

BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Relevant educational or work experience in sensors, mechanical, geotechnical and/or structural engineering
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Must be able to work with teams and individuals of varying work styles
Up to 25% average travel (domestic) may be required over the course of a year.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required
Ability to climb ladders and lift/carry up to 50 lbs
Comfort working at heights (10+ feet) and in confined spaces
Ability to work in field environments with exposure to construction equipment, noise, dust, temperature variations, and other site conditions

Nice To Haves

Field construction experience
EIT Certification
GIS and CAD software experience
Instrumentation installation and monitoring experience

Responsibilities

Assembling instrumentation and dataloggers
Programming dataloggers
Field inspection of construction activities
Field supervision of drill rigs including boring logs for geotechnical evaluation
Installing instrumentation in the field
Downloading and reducing field data
Occasional climbing up to ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs to install or decommission instrumentation
Operation of power tools and hand tools (hammer drill, Sawzall, wrenches, etc)
Producing reports
Configuration and presentation of data via Geocomp’s iSiteCentral web data management platform
Data analysis and troubleshooting
Coordinating and communicating with clients, subcontractors, and others
2-3 days of field work per week may be typically required in the summer months dependent on project demands.
Other support activities, as needed