Operations Support Specialists - Balloon Launcher

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Glendale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Operations Support Specialists - Balloon Launcher to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is part-time and will be based out of Glendale, AZ. The Balloon Launcher position will contribute to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Desert-Urban System Integrated Atmospheric Monsoon (DUSTIEAIM) campaign, a collaboration between DOE ARM, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and Arizona State University (ASU). Weather balloon launches (also referred to as radiosonde launches) collect important atmospheric data and are a critical part of DUSTIEAIM’s success. Balloon launches will occur at designated times throughout the campaign, which involves preparing the radiosonde, inflating the balloon, and safely releasing the entire flight train.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
United States (U.S.) citizen
Able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Skilled in effective communication, both verbal and written.
Interest in a highly collaborative environment.
Experience working in flexible environments.
Experience working both independently and within a team.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Launch radiosondes (weather balloons)
Radiosonde preparation
Inflation of the weather balloon
Release of the balloon
Collection and analysis of data collected during launches.
Collaboration with various teams contributing to the DUSTIEAIM campaign.
Compliance with safety protocols.
Timeliness in arrival to site and execution of launches (launches are time-sensitive).