Instrumentation Technician

Cherokee Federal•Tuscaloosa, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee United Services is seeking a qualified Instrumentation Technician to support our client in Tuscaloosa, AL. The center supports the hydrologic data collection efforts of scientists in all 50 States, Puerto Rico and several other U.S. Territories. Hydrologic scientists and technicians measure and monitor streamflow, ground water levels and water quality at thousands of locations.

Requirements

Knowledge of hydrologic data collection and instrumentation
Ability to work with databases and procurement systems
Customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
Mechanical and electronic troubleshooting skills
Experience with testing, evaluation, and calibration of data acquisition systems
Experience in hydrology, electronics, mechanics, or a related field
Experience with hydrologic instruments and equipment development and maintenance
Must live within 35 miles of Tuscaloosa, AL
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Nice To Haves

Relevant educational background in fields such as hydrology, electronics, or mechanics preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform testing, evaluation, and calibration activities related to water quality monitors and sensors, and other water quality equipment, water-level sensors, flow measuring sensors including mechanical velocity meters, flumes, and acoustic Doppler systems, and data acquisition and telemetry systems.
Perform duties related to the testing, evaluation, and calibration of data acquisition systems such as dataloggers and telemetry systems.
Provide technical assistance to field personnel.
Maintain appropriate test and laboratory records.
Enter testing records and charges in the SAP B1 system or other databases.
Contact vendors, contractors, or manufacturers to obtain information to aid testing of equipment, and resolve testing and equipment problems.
Perform all duties related to the testing, evaluation, and calibration of water level sensors such as pressure sensors, radars, and encoders and other related electronic instrumentation.
Inspect, test and verify calibration of sensors and related equipment used for hydrologic measurement. This equipment includes flumes, weirs, mechanical velocity meters, Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP), Acoustic Doppler Velocity Meters, and radars.
Maintain appropriate test and calibration facilities.
Set up test equipment, programs, and facilities including the tow tank, jet tank, tilting flume, FlowTracker test tank, and ADCP test flume.
Perform preliminary data analysis.
Assist other engineers to use hydraulic lab equipment and collect data.
Verify the use of standard operating procedures and assist in development of new procedures.
Provide technical support, assistance, and laboratory management to customers on an “as needed” basis.
Provide estimates regarding labor and material requirements.
Perform monthly equipment maintenance and maintain associated files.
Inspect and rebuild current meters to client standards.
Fabricate and repair facility equipment and fixtures.
Perform all duties related to the testing, evaluation, and calibration of data acquisition systems such as dataloggers and telemetry systems such as Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) data collection.
Perform quality assurance inspections and tests on incoming warehouse stock to ensure that the equipment meets the performance specifications required by the client.
Perform activities associated with evaluation of new equipment and instruments.
Prepare test plans.
Set up test equipment, test jigs, environmental chambers, equipment programs, and facilities.
Prepare written reports on the results of evaluations and testing procedures.
Perform other quality assurance inspections and tests related to the ADCP, FlowTracker, National Ground Water Tape Calibration, and Mechanical Meter Quality Assurance Programs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.