Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ) Pro Tem Multi-Hazards Field Technician - Open Pool

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Pro Tem Multi-Hazards Field Technicians play a key role in advancing our mission to improve real time scientific understanding of earthquakes, wildfires, and related natural hazards. Based in Eugene, field tech positions support regional research initiatives by traveling throughout Oregon and neighboring states to operate, evaluate, and refine a distributed monitoring network that generates critical scientific data for public safety and community resilience. Working under the guidance of senior research and technical staff, Field Technician roles assist in the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of digital monitoring systems and associated telemetry used in multi-hazard research. Responsibilities include monitoring instrument performance, conducting field investigations, troubleshooting data irregularities, implementing improvements to data collection infrastructure, and contributing to documentation that informs ongoing scientific analysis. Field technician roles require the ability to work independently in remote field environments as well as collaboratively within a research team. By supporting system reliability, data quality, and instrumentation innovation, the Field Technician helps advance research that enhances understanding of natural hazards and strengthens community preparedness. Positions are limited duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years, based on programmatic need, funding, and performance. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather.
Ability to carry equipment up to 50 pounds for short distances over uneven terrain.
Must have a valid US driver’s license.
Must have or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within the first month.
Bachelor’s degree in STEM field, OR An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates equivalent technical knowledge in digital data collection systems (subsystems of low-voltage power, digital sensors, and telecommunications), and/or remote field installation and operations workflows.
Ability to work well both autonomously and in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical issues.
Knowledge of general construction techniques and the safe use of hand, power, and shop tools.
Ability to follow written and digital documentation procedures.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and partners from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to contribute to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Nice To Haves

Experience with remote sensing, seismic, or related data acquisition systems.
Experience deploying scientific equipment in remote field settings.
Experience with low-voltage (12/24/48VDC) power systems.
Experience with radio telemetry systems in licensed and unlicensed spectrum.
Experience working in industrial communications/telecommunications environments.
Experience configuring and supporting IP network devices.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP, subnets).
Experience using documentation, asset management, or tracking platforms (e.g., Jira, NetBox, SIS, databases).
Experience operating 4x4 vehicles in off-road environments.
Proficiency, or ability to gain proficiency, in fall arrest, rope access, and complex haul systems.
Certified at the SPRAT 1 level within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Operate, evaluate, and refine a distributed monitoring network.
Assist in the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of digital monitoring systems and associated telemetry.
Monitor instrument performance.
Conduct field investigations.
Troubleshoot data irregularities.
Implement improvements to data collection infrastructure.
Contribute to documentation that informs ongoing scientific analysis.