Work at WeatherFlow-Tempest

Description:

The major duty of a field service engineer entails the installation and repair of weather stations. FSE’s typically alternate one week in the field, one week in the office. Aspects of this job can be physically demanding, requiring one to climb various structures such as U.S. Coast Guard navigation aids, 30’ concrete poles, and cell towers. All FSE’s receive OSHA tower climbing instruction, rescue training, and safety certification. Many weather stations are either on or over water and require working from small craft. Some stations require walking moderate distances on uneven surfaces. A majority of the work is done with hand and small power tools and a certain amount of ingenuity may be required to complete tasks.

When not in the field, FSE’s prepare and perform logistics for upcoming maintenance trips. These logistics include – but are not limited to – testing, packing, and shipping equipment; coordinating visits with our site hosts; testing and calibrating inventory; and assembling and debugging weather station components.

FSE’s must be organized and responsible while working independently; comfortable working with hand and small power tools; have a basic knowledge of DC electric circuits and their debugging; and be unflappable in the face of sudden tasking changes due to weather, boat availability, delayed shipments, missing boxes, etc. A bachelor’s degree in science or engineering is preferred, but we will consider other strong candidates.

Requirements

• Must relocate to the Boston Metro region (a sane commute to Bolton, Massachusetts)
• Must travel 50-60% of the time
• Must work in inclement weather as necessary
• Must be comfortable working hands-free at height
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs at a time without problems
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must have a Passport or the ability to obtain one
• Must have no legal issues working in Canada, Mexico, or Europe
• Must be able to pass military review to access U.S. Coast Guard and Naval bases
  (formal security clearance not necessary)
• Must be comfortable working in the marine environment, especially off of small crafts

Salary:

$54k/yr – $62k/yr, full-time salaried position

Benefits:

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy
• Paid Sick Time & Safe Time
• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Interested?

Apply by sending an e-mail to jobs@weatherflow.com.

The Position

• You will be responsible for forecasting wind and weather conditions for maritime areas across North America.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule. You’ll join a team of contract forecasters from around North America. Contract work may vary from week to week and is seasonal.
• You’ll need caffeine and a good alarm clock as forecast deadlines will often require early morning reports.

Requirements

NOTE: We are currently only entertaining candidates for the Pacific Northwest.

• In-depth knowledge of coastal meteorology, especially maritime and coastal wind and weather patterns.
• Four years of experience analyzing wind patterns or a BS in meteorology.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to thrive under minimal supervision.
• Reliability. Deadlines must be met … folks need their forecasts!
• Availability. Forecasts are 7 days a week in season. Priority will be given to those willing to work weekends.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Ideal candidates …

• Love wind sports like sailing, windsurfing, or kiteboarding.
• Are familiar with WeatherFlow-Tempest brands.
• NOTE: Only qualified applicants for the Pacific Northwest will be considered at this time.

Compensation

Contractor compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applying

This is a seasonal, work-at-home contractor position. It does not require regular traveling. Applicants from other countries may be considered. To apply, please email your information to: jobs@weatherflow.com.