"NWI Technician - Instrument Technician"

NWI Technician - Instrument Technician

Position Description
The NWI Technician plays a key role in the installation, maintenance, and technical troubleshooting of Mesonet (weather) stations, rain gauges and radar stations across the region. This position requires strong technical skills, the ability to work independently in the field, and effective communication with landowners and project stakeholders. The technician ensures that environmental data streams remain accurate, timely, and reliable, directly supporting critical weather monitoring and research operations.

About the Department and/or College
The National Wind Institute (NWI) has evolved from its traditional singular focus on wind hazards to three main research pillars of Energy Systems, Atmospheric Measurement & Simulation, and Wind Engineering. Though all three of these pillars focus on distinct issues, they also maintain common ground via cross cutting themes. All research seeks to benefit communities at micro and macro scales.

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/nwi/

Major/Essential Functions

• Drive to Mesonet stations.
• Load and unload supplies from truck / trailer.
• Oversee maintenance on TTU / WTM vehicle (oil changes, repairs, tires, etc.).
• Independently conduct maintenance of existing Mesonet stations.
• Troubleshooting station electronics including data acquisition, sensor, power supplies, regulators, communications, etc.
• Review data streams and associated graphs and tables to identify issues.
• Other project support as determined by the NWI Senior Director or West Texas Mesonet Operations Managers.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 1 to 3 years of experience in field-based technical work. Additional experience, instead of education, can be considered on a year-for-year basis.
This position requires eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding/knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of data acquisition and sensor systems.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems.

Pay Range
$23.08 - $30.63 - $37.69

To apply, visit workattexastech.com