Operations engineer at Kartverket Geodetic Observatory in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard – Kartverket
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Published 11-12-2024
Deadline: 01-01-2025
Operations engineer at Kartverket Geodetic Observatory in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard
Would you like to know more about the Earth’s shape, rotation and gravitational field, and the way these change over time?
Are you curious to experience the arctic climate, the incredible wildlife and beautiful nature in a close-knit research community?
We are looking for
We are searching for a new operations engineer at our geodetic Earth observatory in Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who would like to join our small team of skilled people dealing with installation and operations of our cutting-edge geodetic instrumentation.
Our geodetic observatory is one of a handful of core sites within the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS), co-locating the four space geodetic techniques: Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Doppler Orbitography and Radio positioning Integrated by Satellite (DORIS).
This role calls for the capacity and capability to understand electronics, radio frequencies, and operational software. It calls for technical competence, problem-solving skills and you have to be a team player. Legg inn generell informasjon om stillingen
The positions at the observatory are fixed-term positions for a period of three years. The normal working schedule is three months in Ny-Ålesund and one month off.
Ny-Ålesund is a small scientific community with an international atmosphere. The use of WiFi and Bluetooth is strictly prohibited in Ny-Ålesund. Your family can visit the community but are not allowed to live there. You must be able to handle the use of firearms for self-protection due to the presence of polar bears.
If still you feel curious about the geodetic observatory, you have the requested background and you would like to work with us, please apply. Legg inn informasjon om stillingen
Duties and responsabilities
- Frames of reference
- VLBI observations
- Observatory operations, maintenance and technical work
- System testing and troubleshooting
- Quality management and administration
Qualifications requirements
- A relevant master’s degree in geodesy, geomatics, IT, or a related field is preferred. A relevant bachelor’s degree, combined with relevant experience, can compensate for the educational requirement
- If you have a foreign degree, it must be approved by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills
- Electronics or computing skills
- Knowledge about radio frequencies
- Good English skills. Scandinavian language would be a plus
- Experience in radio astronomy or space geodesy would be beneficial
- Drivers licence
- Experience with Linux, Website development, C/C++ and/or Python experience
Personal characteristics
- Conscientious and loyal
- Good technical abilities, versatility, flexibility and ability to solve challenges
- Good team building and co-operational abilities
- Like to teach and learn new things, be inclusive and allow for capacity building
- Able to cope with being part of a small Arctic settlement
Employment conditions
Does it sound meaningful to work somewhere with an inspiring and useful social mission? Then we think you will enjoy staying with us! We offer the opportunity to work within exciting professional fields in an innovative organization that garners great trust in the population. With us, you get to work with committed and knowledgeable colleagues.
As an employee of the Norwegian Mapping Authority, you will be given frameworks that ensure a reasonable balance between work and free time. This involves flexible time, paid overtime and the opportunity to exercise during working hours. Membership in Statens pensjonskasse, which offers one of Norway's best pension schemes, is also included.
You will be employed as overingeniør (SKO 1087) / senioringeniør (SKO 1181), depending on your qualifications. These positions are 75 %, salary from NOK 600 000 to NOK 680 000 in 100 % position. For especially well-qualified candidates, higher remuneration can be considered.
Learn more about us
Read more about the NMA on our website:www.kartverket.no
https://www.kartverket.no/en/about-kartverket/geodetic-earth-observatory
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oHs6TcYUZr2Gf49q7
About your application
Fill in the fields «Education» and «Work experience» and upload relevant diplomas and any certificates.
Positive preferential treatment
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The regulations set requirements for both businesses and applicants with regard to positive preferential treatment when applying for jobs in the public sector in Norway.
The applicant list is public – If you wish to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. If you need technical help with the application, contact support at Grade Jobbnorge.
- support@jobbnorge.no
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DIVERSE INFO
| Arbeidsgiver | Kartverket orgnr: 986930396 |
|---|---|
| Kort om arbeidsgiver |
The Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket) has an extensive remit that encompass both land and sea. We collate and manage detailed geographic information from Norway, from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean floor and facilitate easy access through our national spatial data infrastructure in our role as Norway’s national geodata coordinator. We have 13 offices in Norways mainland and an earth observatory in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. Kartverket was established in 1773 and is the oldest technical agency in Norway. Our data plays a key role in the sustainable society of the future and in finding answers to the future climate challenges. We are the state's professional body for maps, geodata and property information. Our task is to build and maintain national geographic infrastructure for sea and land, and to cooperate with municipalities, state bodies and private actors. |
| Webside | https://kartverket.no/ |
| Bransje | Bygg og anlegg |
| Yrke | Andre ingeniører |
| Sted | NY-ÅLESUND (Adresse: Kartverket Geodetic Earth Observatory Postnr: 9173) |
| Stillingstype | Vikariat Deltid Antall stillinger: 1 |
| Sektor | Offentlig |
| Krav | Unknown |
| Tiltredelse | Unknown |
| Søknadsfrist | 01-01-2025 |
