What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infrastructure Technician position at W. M. Keck Observatory?
Description
About W. M. Keck Observatory: With acknowledgment and profound respect for the cultural, ecological, and scientific significance of Maunakea, W. M. Keck Observatory offers astronomers a unique vantage point to explore the universe. Our twin telescopes are at the forefront of astronomical discovery, offering transformative insights into the cosmos. We are dedicated to service, stewardship, and our community, all while advancing our mission to unlock the mysteries of the universe. Join us in this endeavor!
Required Qualifications
How to Operate as an Infrastructure Technician:
Start your career with W. M. Keck Observatory today as an Infrastructure Technician!
Do you have experience working in an industrial environment? Are you looking to further your understanding of plant infrastructure systems? Are you an ardent proponent of infrastructure fabrication, maintenance and operational readiness? Then don’t wait any longer. Apply now to see how you can start the climb to the summit of your career!
Why Choose W. M. Keck Observatory:
- Competitive starting salary ranging from $62,902 to $74,507.
- Generous benefits package, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation.
- A robust 8% 403(b) employer contribution (with a 4% employee contribution).
- Tuition assistance for dependent children grades K-12 attending private school on Hawai’i Island.
- Comprehensive, employer provided health insurance.
- Be a part of a dedicated team working on the frontiers of astronomy.
About W. M. Keck Observatory: With acknowledgment and profound respect for the cultural, ecological, and scientific significance of Maunakea, W. M. Keck Observatory offers astronomers a unique vantage point to explore the universe. Our twin telescopes are at the forefront of astronomical discovery, offering transformative insights into the cosmos. We are dedicated to service, stewardship, and our community, all while advancing our mission to unlock the mysteries of the universe. Join us in this endeavor!
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
Experience
- Ten (10) years’ of overall work experience performing fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical systems in an industrial environment at journeyman (i.e., licensed or certified) level, or equivalent.
- Five (5) years’ related work experience in an industrial environment and a proven capability for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in at least one of the following areas: electrical systems, mechanical systems, refrigeration, plumbing, hydraulics.
Skills
- Basic computer skills with office productivity software for e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Technical Competencies (if applicable)
- Knowledge of mechanics, machining, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Working knowledge of shop fabrication practices (milling, turning, welding, cutting, forming, grinding, assembly, etc.)
- Ability to operate common maintenance shop hand and machine tools.
Certificates and Licenses
- Valid driver’s license and clean abstract
How to Operate as an Infrastructure Technician:
Working on the summit of Maunakea, the Infrastructure Technician begins a career of learning about a slew of technical aspects and safety, while operating machinery and tools, to help ensure that the summit physical plant is ready to operate safely on sky every night. The principal activities of this role encompass fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of summit infrastructure. As such, the Infrastructure Technician would work on the machinery, equipment and structures that make up the Physical Plant, Telescope Structure, Dome and Shutter, and other systems with machinery and large structural elements, while executing the preventative maintenance program for the summit infrastructure. Consistently working at high altitude, the Infrastructure Technician will work in adverse weather conditions and low oxygen environments. To ensure the highest quality of work and functionality of the telescopes, the Infrastructure Technician will work closely with colleagues in a collaborative and respectful environment.
Salary : $62,902 - $74,507
