Summit Mechanical Technician

Full time Regular Employment at Canada France Hawaii Telescope

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Summary

Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Technician to work at our observatory facility on the Mauna Kea summit.

CFHT offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package that includes medical/dental insurance, 21 days paid vacation, family medical/parental leave, a defined contribution retirement plan, and tuition support for dependent minors.

This position will be open until filled.

Duties:

• Perform and document preventative maintenance on hydraulic, diesel fuel, glycol cooling, and pneumatic systems using manufacturer instructions and other internal documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, as needed, of custom mechanical systems such as the dome shutter and drive, as well as the telescope structure and drive.
• Perform daily and weekly building checks and assist in snow removal if required.
• Operate cranes and lifts for various activities such as instrument exchanges and mirror recoating.
• Participate in mechanical upgrades to the observatory, including retrofitting new components to replace existing components.
• Lead mechanical maintenance & upgrade projects.
• Provide lists of materials that are consumed for maintenance and upgrade projects.
• Participate and engage in group meetings, safety discussions, and applicable design reviews.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or a vocational school with coursework in mechanics or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Work experience in mechanics, mechanical maintenance, or mechanical repair of various machinery.
• Ability to read and understand written and electronic work orders.
• Ability to work with a team and independently.
• Ability to work on call at various hours (occasionally).
• Ability to perform duties effectively and safely at the site of CFHT, characterized by an altitude of 4200 meters, low temperatures, and low humidity.
• Ability to pass a high-altitude physical administered by a certified physician.
• Hold a current driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii, with the ability to drive a 4-wheel vehicle to the CFHT Summit on a partially paved access road.
• Willingness to drive a bridge crane at heights over 70 feet, carrying loads of 12 tons.
• Willingness to climb on towers, the telescope structure, and dome, and to work in boom and scissor lifts, and ladders with the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy machinery to perform job duties.
• Possess good troubleshooting and logical reasoning skills.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.

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