We are seeking an Atmospheric 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.
Responsibilities
This position requires a non-standard work schedule, including weekends, nights, early mornings, and holidays.
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).
Requirements
Education & Years of Experience – High School Diploma.
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – To be considered, you must be 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.
Working Environment:
Activities will be performed in the outdoor research area of ASU’s West Valley Campus in Glendale, AZ.
Balloon launchers should be prepared to work in the outdoor elements, including sun exposure, heat, rain, and dust.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) including dust masks, eye protection, and gloves will be provided.
About the Site
The 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).
ABOUT GEMGEM 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:
Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
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Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- United States citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government-issued security clearance, if needed
- Skilled in effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to work non-standard schedule (weekends, nights, early mornings, holidays)
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and use PPE (dust masks, eye protection, gloves)
- Experience working in flexible environments
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and timeliness for time-sensitive launches
What We Do
GEM Technologies, Inc., was established in 1994 with corporate headquarters just outside the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee, with regional offices in Amarillo, TX; Portsmouth, OH; Idaho Falls, ID; and Albany, GA . GEM provides engineering and technical services, facility and infrastructure management, construction and environmental services to federal government agencies, state and municipal governments, universities, and an assortment of private industry enterprises.
