Engineering Technician III

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KBR under contract to US Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide field support for the USGS Earthquake Science Center mission in Moffett Field California. The USGS requires installation operation and maintenance of seismic stations in the National Strong Motion Project (NSMP) and Northern California Seismic Network (NCSN) as part of the Earthquake Monitoring Project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of equipment used for seismic monitoring structural health monitoring power distribution and communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installation of new sites and upgrading and maintaining existing sites with state-of-the-art digital seismic recording equipment. The work requires understanding of and the ability to install configure and troubleshoot sophisticated electronic components including but not limited to seismometers data loggers power systems cellular modems and radios.
• Reconnaissance of structures utilizing plans drawings and records from previous site visits; documents both structural and non-structural peculiarities that could hamper system installation influence transducer response or in any way compromise reliable system operation.
• Monitoring of station operations and assisting USGS Technicians in addressing outages quickly to minimize impacts on the whole system.
• Keeping proper records and documentation including but not limited to station maintenance histories field files landowner information and equipment databases. Submits accurate change forms when altering station configuration. Assist in permitting as required.
• Working with USGS technicians and scientists from USGS and other institutions on special studies and field response to significant earthquakes.
• Travel on a frequent basis to station locations in northern California and the surrounding region. Occasional travel across the United States and Puerto Rico.

EDUCATION:

• AA or AS degree plus 2 years of related experience; or in lieu of a degree 4 years of related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience performing tasks similar to those above.
• Thorough understanding and experience applying the principles theories and practices of electronics in order to install repair maintain test and modify digital electronic circuits communications links and electro-mechanical systems and observatory quality digital seismological field equipment with critical tolerance or performance characteristics.
• Knowledge of observatory quality digital real-time seismograph network field and laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) field system equipment including component and parts compatibility.
• Working knowledge of the installation and operation of seismograph stations and/or electronic equipment.
• Working knowledge of the use of field seismic network computer software.
• Must be in good physical condition having the ability to lift heavy objects work in adverse conditions climb vertical ladders up to 60 feet move equipment up to distances of 120 feet work in confined spaces and maneuver in tight areas above building ceilings to include interstitial spaces.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• General experience using Microsoft Project Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to work in MAC-OS Windows and terminal environments (e.g. Linux or Unix).
• Experience with system and component design fabrication system integration and testing.
• Attention to detail.

OTHER:

• US Citizenship required.
• Valid state drivers license and a safe driving record required.

Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.

Basic Compensation:

Jobs on this contract range from $70600.00 $105900.00.

The offered rate will be based on the position contract affordability the selected candidates working location knowledge skills abilities experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

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