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This position is full-time and will be supporting site operations of the ARM Mobile Facility 1 (AMF1), currently deployed in Phoenix, AZ.\nResponsibilities\nProvide technical expertise and support for DOE ARM mobile facilities.\n\nTravel to and support on-site, deployed field operations.\n\nPerform daily rounds at the beginning and end of each day to visually inspect, adjust, and clean instrumentation.\n\nSubmit and respond to all ARM maintenance and data quality reports.\n\nRespond to all ARM email communications in a timely manner.\n\nSubmit weekly reports to address instrument statuses, open data quality reports, and inventory.\n\nMaintain inventory of consumables and critical items such as gases, chemicals and filters.\n\nAssist with shipping and receiving of equipment and consumables.\n\nAttend weekly site operations meetings and quarterly ARM all-hands meetings.\n\nLaunch radiosondes according to the campaign schedule.\n\nMaintain a safe, clean, and organized work site throughout the operations period.\n\nOccasionally serve as the primary point of contact for scheduled site visits and tours by instrument mentors, ARM personnel, and the public.\n\nAttend weekly operations calls with LANL staff.\n\nSupport demobilization period activities at the end of the campaign, including but not limited to:\nRemove instrumentation and pack-up equipment according to the site safety plan.\n\nRe-install container doors where necessary.\n\nDisassemble handrails and ladders.\n\nReady air conditioning units for shipping.\n\nDe-energize the AMF1 site.\n\nPrepare all AMF1 containers for shipping.\n\nRequirements\nEducation & Years of Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited institution; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\n\nDemonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.\n\nExperience organizing and tracking inventory, and maintaining accurate records.\n\nExperience troubleshooting electronics, networking protocols, and low-voltage circuits.\n\nFamiliarity with the use of hand tools and digital multimeters.\n\nAbility to work independently within a team, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize, and meet deadlines.\n\nEssential Job Functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) - Sitting and standing; climbing stairs and ladders; lifting 20-30 pounds to waist height; carrying 30-50 pounds and loading into/out of shipping containers; kneeling; squatting; twisting; and bending. Job functions will be performed both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of environmental conditions; all personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.\n\nDesired Skills\nLeadership and/or mentorship experience.\n\nInterest in DOE and/or climate research activities.\n\nExperience operating, installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining outdoor scientific instrumentation.\n\nWillingness to work at LANL (in Los Alamos, NM) in the future for a short stint and then relocate for the next AMF Campaign (in Muscatine, IA) in late 2027/early 2028.\n\nAbout the Site\nThe NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).\nABOUT GEM\nGEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:\nOur philosophy - We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.\n\nOur relationships - Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.\n\nOur team - We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.\n\nOur community involvement - Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.\n\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\nGEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. 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