Data Collection Field Technician

**Data Collection Field Technician**
- Location: Victoria, BC_

**About us**

Niricson is a growing, values-driven organization where passion for excellence and making a meaningful impact in people’s lives means showing up every day ready to think creatively, face challenges, solve problems, and ensure your team is doing their best work. The entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to grow with us and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our mission to make infrastructure safer, and where our business is going. If you have this same drive, then let's talk

**About the role**

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our small, driven, Data Collection team as a Field Technician. In this dynamic role, you will coordinate and execute field operations as we collect three layers of data using drones and other platforms on infrastructure assets worldwide. Working closely with our third-party data collection partners and clients, your role will be to plan and execute on a successful operation and strengthen relationships with these stakeholders. You will also be working closely with our Geospatial and Acoustic team members to ensure that data meets specified standards for our analytics teams. Outside of the field, you will support the team in managing upcoming projects and helping to build workflows and processes that will allow Niricson to scale our operational capacity. You will also support the Acoustic team in testing and iterating our proprietary non-destructive testing sensor. An ability to communicate and collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders is required.

**Responsibilities**
- Coordinate and execute field operations.
- Support our third-party data collection partners and/or clients in collecting data.
- Collect data by operating various drone and sensor platforms.
- Strengthen relationships with drone partners and clients while in the field.
- Collaborate with internal teams to aid in the development of equipment and software.
- Travel up to 50% of the time to support field operations.

**Required Qualifications/Components**
- Degree/diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or Surveying.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in project coordination and communicating with project stakeholders (clients, subcontractors, service providers, internal teams).
- 1-2+ years’ experience in field operations.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional awareness.
- Willingness to work independently and be a self-starter.

**Preference may be given to applicants with the following**:

- Experience with Surveying, GIS, Remote Sensing, or UAV-based inspections.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting equipment software and hardware issues in the field.
- Passion for photography with experience in optimizing camera settings for differing environments.
- Strong external stakeholder interaction skills.
- Experience working with photogrammetry software.
- Enthusiasm for drone technology and various data collection methods.

**Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position**
- **Integrity **- Keeping your commitments to the team, customers, and Niricson’s stakeholders.
- **Detail-oriented **- The ability to think critically about challenges, focus on objectives, maintain a disciplined approach to data collection, and be able to design efficient and effective solutions.
- **Resilience** - Ability to work through difficult challenges and overcome adversity
- **Work ethic **- A commitment to delivering quality products on time to clients and to dealing with clients, third-party contractors, and Nircson’s team members in a collaborative and professional manner at all times.
- **Adaptable **- The ability to manage dynamic operations, overcome barriers as they arise, and ask for support or guidance when needed.

**_ Diversity and Inclusion_**
- Niricson is a diverse and inclusive equal-opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, products, and our community. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging through a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any race, gender, religious affiliation, ethnicity, or any other demographic - instead, we celebrate diversity._

We offer a competitive salary package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a talented and passionate team working towards disrupting the tech industry. If you are a team player field technician with a passion for technology and innovation, we would love to hear from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Pay**: Starting salary of $55,000 to $65,000 plus hourly-based overtime during fieldwork, in addition to Stock Options and Performance Bonus

**Benefits**:Medical and Dental, 3 Weeks Paid Vacation