Blaine Bockholt
Institution: Idaho National Laboratory
Open Until: 2022-11-17
Position Role:
Apply fundamental scientific knowledge and skills of seismic instrumentation, digital communications systems, computer programming (software and hardware systems), and remote power sources to seismology and geophysics in support of the INL Seismic Monitoring Program. Design, develop, test, analyze, and modify components of field stations (sensors and computer-based data loggers) to acquire continuous seismic data from distant locations and enable transmission into seismic data acquisition and analysis computers. Design, write, modify, and test computer system software used by computer-based seismic instrumentation, digital communications systems, and remote power sources. Conduct work with and at 37 seismic stations with short-period and broadband seismometers, 42 field and building locations with accelerometers, and 18 global positioning system (GPS) receivers co-located at seismic stations.
• Within the framework of a continuous seismic monitoring system, work independently or with limited oversight at remote field sites or within INL facilities to design, develop, test, analyze, and modify computer hardware and software that will enable continuous seismic signal transmissions from computer-based seismic instrumentation through programmable digital telemetry systems to integration into and configuration of seismic data acquisition and analysis computers.
• Consult with INL seismologists or analyze continuous seismic signals to determine seismic monitoring system functional requirements and implement innovative solutions to resolve problems or repair hardware and software of computer-based seismic instrumentation, communications equipment, power systems, and seismic data acquisition and analysis computers.
• Design, write, modify, and test computer system software (on LINUX operating systems) used by computer-based seismic instrumentation, digital communications systems (e.g., combinations of digital radios, DSL, and internet), remote power sources, and computers including but not limited to microcontroller devices, embedded LINUX operating systems, computer servers, EARTHWORM and Antelope acquisition systems, and SEISAN analysis program.
• Maintain proficiency and educate other staff on advances of hardware and software upgrades, changes, and replacements for computer-based seismic instrumentation, digital communication systems, remote power systems, and computer operating systems for the seismic data acquisition and analysis computers.
• Perform routine field work including but not limited to traveling to remote geophysical stations using vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, hiking and occasional chartered backcountry flights.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending and twisting, climbing towers < 30 feet, traversing rough terrain on foot or other offroad vehicle while carrying tools and equipment.
• Perform work in the office, in INL secured facilities, and outdoors, which involves working in variable weather conditions and performing moderately strenuous activities at remote field sites located at INL and throughout southeast Idaho in the mountains and on the Snake River Plain.
• Plan, assess, and apply a wide range of seismic instruments and involved system approaches to improve the INL seismic monitoring system and in support of other INL seismic-related programs.
• Contribute to documentation of procedures, reports, publications, and proposals, and assist in the interpretation and application of earthquake data for assessing INL seismic hazards.
• Perform any other related duties as may be required by the Seismic Lead or Department Manager.
Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education and/or Experience):
Bachelor degree in geophysics or seismology preferred; other earth science, physical science or engineering degrees will also be considered. Seismic monitoring network or geophysical field work experience preferred. In lieu of bachelor degree, manager will consider associates degree + 4 years of relevant field work.
Special Requirements and/or Training, if any:
• Individuals must be able to obtain an L clearance post-employment in order to access seismic instrumentation that is located in Security Exclusion Areas such as the Advanced Test Reactor and Naval Reactors Facility.
• Individuals must have knowledge of or be willing to gain knowledge of seismic instrumentation fundamentals.
• Applicants must also have experience or skills in two or more of the following areas: 1) data acquisition and analysis type software (ANTELOPE preferred); 2) LINUX (or UNIX) operating systems; 3) networking communications (such as TCP/IP); 4) remote digital telemetry; 5) integration of instrument signals with data acquisition systems; and 6) programming languages (e.g., fortran, C, perl, or others).
• Individuals must have demonstrated proficiency with or strong willingness to perform work under varying and diverse environmental conditions including but not limited to: adverse weather (moderately cold and hot temperatures), driving on unimproved snowy mountain roads in an all-terrain vehicle or truck with trailer, and climbing antenna towers (<30 ft).
• Preference is desired for individuals who have experience with computer programming, seismic digital data loggers, broadband seismometers, accelerometers, or GPS instrumentation working under variable environmental conditions.
Benefits & Salary:
We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview
***How to Apply***
https://inl.taleo.net/careersection/inl_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=18560&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FBoise
Open Until: 2022-11-17
Position Role:
Apply fundamental scientific knowledge and skills of seismic instrumentation, digital communications systems, computer programming (software and hardware systems), and remote power sources to seismology and geophysics in support of the INL Seismic Monitoring Program. Design, develop, test, analyze, and modify components of field stations (sensors and computer-based data loggers) to acquire continuous seismic data from distant locations and enable transmission into seismic data acquisition and analysis computers. Design, write, modify, and test computer system software used by computer-based seismic instrumentation, digital communications systems, and remote power sources. Conduct work with and at 37 seismic stations with short-period and broadband seismometers, 42 field and building locations with accelerometers, and 18 global positioning system (GPS) receivers co-located at seismic stations.
• Within the framework of a continuous seismic monitoring system, work independently or with limited oversight at remote field sites or within INL facilities to design, develop, test, analyze, and modify computer hardware and software that will enable continuous seismic signal transmissions from computer-based seismic instrumentation through programmable digital telemetry systems to integration into and configuration of seismic data acquisition and analysis computers.
• Consult with INL seismologists or analyze continuous seismic signals to determine seismic monitoring system functional requirements and implement innovative solutions to resolve problems or repair hardware and software of computer-based seismic instrumentation, communications equipment, power systems, and seismic data acquisition and analysis computers.
• Design, write, modify, and test computer system software (on LINUX operating systems) used by computer-based seismic instrumentation, digital communications systems (e.g., combinations of digital radios, DSL, and internet), remote power sources, and computers including but not limited to microcontroller devices, embedded LINUX operating systems, computer servers, EARTHWORM and Antelope acquisition systems, and SEISAN analysis program.
• Maintain proficiency and educate other staff on advances of hardware and software upgrades, changes, and replacements for computer-based seismic instrumentation, digital communication systems, remote power systems, and computer operating systems for the seismic data acquisition and analysis computers.
• Perform routine field work including but not limited to traveling to remote geophysical stations using vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, hiking and occasional chartered backcountry flights.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending and twisting, climbing towers < 30 feet, traversing rough terrain on foot or other offroad vehicle while carrying tools and equipment.
• Perform work in the office, in INL secured facilities, and outdoors, which involves working in variable weather conditions and performing moderately strenuous activities at remote field sites located at INL and throughout southeast Idaho in the mountains and on the Snake River Plain.
• Plan, assess, and apply a wide range of seismic instruments and involved system approaches to improve the INL seismic monitoring system and in support of other INL seismic-related programs.
• Contribute to documentation of procedures, reports, publications, and proposals, and assist in the interpretation and application of earthquake data for assessing INL seismic hazards.
• Perform any other related duties as may be required by the Seismic Lead or Department Manager.
Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education and/or Experience):
Bachelor degree in geophysics or seismology preferred; other earth science, physical science or engineering degrees will also be considered. Seismic monitoring network or geophysical field work experience preferred. In lieu of bachelor degree, manager will consider associates degree + 4 years of relevant field work.
Special Requirements and/or Training, if any:
• Individuals must be able to obtain an L clearance post-employment in order to access seismic instrumentation that is located in Security Exclusion Areas such as the Advanced Test Reactor and Naval Reactors Facility.
• Individuals must have knowledge of or be willing to gain knowledge of seismic instrumentation fundamentals.
• Applicants must also have experience or skills in two or more of the following areas: 1) data acquisition and analysis type software (ANTELOPE preferred); 2) LINUX (or UNIX) operating systems; 3) networking communications (such as TCP/IP); 4) remote digital telemetry; 5) integration of instrument signals with data acquisition systems; and 6) programming languages (e.g., fortran, C, perl, or others).
• Individuals must have demonstrated proficiency with or strong willingness to perform work under varying and diverse environmental conditions including but not limited to: adverse weather (moderately cold and hot temperatures), driving on unimproved snowy mountain roads in an all-terrain vehicle or truck with trailer, and climbing antenna towers (<30 ft).
• Preference is desired for individuals who have experience with computer programming, seismic digital data loggers, broadband seismometers, accelerometers, or GPS instrumentation working under variable environmental conditions.
Benefits & Salary:
We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview
***How to Apply***
https://inl.taleo.net/careersection/inl_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=18560&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FBoise
