Instrument Technician

2 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

Are you looking to build instrument calibration and mechanical career?

Join our Instrument Systems team based in Christchurch where you will be focusing on the delivery and support of climate, hydrometric and other environmental monitoring systems.

**What you will be doing**:
You will work closely with other Instrument Systems technicians and be involved in all aspects of environmental monitoring system construction, maintenance, calibration, and instrument servicing while some projects may include installation and customer training.

The focus is on performing and managing the calibration, service and repair operations on a range of water velocity and rainfall monitoring instruments. In addition, assisting in the deliverance of instrumentation and monitoring stations as part of environmental monitoring projects will also be required.

**What you will bring**:
To be successful in this role you will have:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in electronics, science or physics or a trade certificate in electronics or mechanical engineering is preferred, but not essential. Experience with industrial/environmental instrumentation and processes would also be beneficial.
- An interest in meteorology and/or hydrology.
- Experience and an understanding of instrument calibration, mechanical engineering and electronics principles.
- Expertise in some of the following areas will be preferred: mechanical component design and manufacture, fitting and turning, mechanical engineering, computer aided design, mechanical instrument maintenance (current meters, rain gauges, etc.) and fluid mechanics
- An understanding of data with an ability to identify cause and effect and trends over time.
- Familiarisation with the requirements of ISO 9001
- Capability to learn new technical skills in relation to environmental monitoring instrumentation and telemetry.
- A strong client-driven and self-driven work ethic and enjoy working in a busy, varied environment.

**What you will get**:

- Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits.
- Additional eight days leave - a mix of development and company given days
- Office first culture with flexible working options (e.g., part-time, flexible start and finish times).
- Opportunity to work at a world leading organisation committed to helping the environment

**About us**:
NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science. Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.

Job Details
- Crown research institute
NIWA- Reference #
54581- Posted on
18 Oct 2024- Closes on
03 Nov 2024 23:55- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Entomology, Marine & Freshwater Science, Meteorology & Climate- Job level(s)
Technician, Senior technician- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
Instrument Technician PD - October 2024.pdf



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