Mechanical Technician

3 days ago

Hilo, Hawaii, United States Gemini Observatory Full time
Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Join the Gemini Observatory team as a Mechanical Technician and play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting the facility's mechanical systems.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance of telescope systems, working with design engineers to assemble, test, and maintain observatory mechanical systems, and maintaining inventory spares on plumbing, mechanical equipment, and hardware.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance of telescope systems, including chilled water, compressed air, hydrostatic bearing oil pumping, gaseous helium system, domestic water system, air handling, exhaust fans, and enclosure systems.
  • Work with design engineers to assemble, test, and maintain observatory mechanical systems.
  • Maintain inventory spares on plumbing, mechanical equipment, and hardware.
  • Work with the Mechanical Engineering Group to troubleshoot and correct problems on mechanical systems that occur during nighttime operations.
  • Provide mechanical support for engineering periods and telescope upgrades.
  • Support other day crew groups with instrument changes, parts fabrication, machining, or modifications.
  • Cooperate and coordinate closely with other personnel involved with assigned projects or processes.
  • Comply with applicable safety standards and ensure the safety of operations in areas under purview; correct and/or report unsafe conditions and practices.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with government award terms and conditions assigned to this position or subordinates of this position as defined in the Vela Award Management system.
Requirements:
  • Accredited technical degree in mechanics or equivalent previous experience maintaining large mechanical equipment, with some plumbing and mechanical fabrication experience desirable.
  • Must be a good problem solver.
  • Must be a good listener and willing to ask questions.
  • Must demonstrate dexterity, safety, and attention to detail.
  • Full English verbal, reading, and writing fluency.
  • Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and diverse international environment as a committed team member.
  • Possess some knowledge of PC-based computer programs.
  • Must be able to work effectively at heights and at high altitude.
  • Must possess a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license and a clean driving record and be able to drive a 4-WD vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three or more years of work experience in similar mechanical technician or maintenance position.
  • Basic welding and cutting.
  • Machining skills.
  • Industrial plumbing skills.
  • Aligning motors to pumps and fans.
  • Operating lifting equipment.
  • Previous telescope work experience.
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must possess sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) reach upward, sideways, downward to work with paper files; b) sufficient mobility and dexterity to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office machines.
  • Must possess - 1) ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform job; 2) sufficient visual capacity to perform the applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than eye contacts or eye glasses; 3) sufficient spoken aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, fire alarms, or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid; and 4) ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately.
  • Must possess sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) grasp, push, pull, turn, or otherwise manipulate tools and mechanisms; b) push, shove, pull, or otherwise safely and efficiently manipulate tools or mechanisms; c) lift, hold, maneuver, objects of 50 lbs or more; d) maintain balance while performing work; e) remove parts, systems, tools of 50 lbs or more.
  • Some travel may be necessary in or outside the contiguous United States.
  • Maunakea: Must be able to sit for long periods of time; be able to drive a 4-WD vehicle and possess a clean driving record; ability to work at 14,000' in a cold environment for 10 hour shifts. Longer shifts and working during inclement weather occasionally required. Required to pass High Altitude medical examination (post offer and at specified intervals while employed).

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