Location: Montreal, QC
Please note that this role may include a rotating schedule that could require weekend shifts
GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.
We are seeking an Operations Technician (Mission Planning) to join our Operations team in our Montreal office. Reporting to our Team Lead for Customer Operations & Mission Planning, the Operations Technician will support the tasking our Earth observation instruments' daily operations, process data collected, and facilitate the delivery of products to our customers. Other responsibilities include maintaining detailed GIS projects to assess our constellation's capabilities using a variety of datasets and tools.
Responsibilities:
Process data of greenhouse gas measurements from our satellites and aircraft on a daily basis. You must be capable of understanding the input variables, converting data files and formats, executing code, and interpreting results
Perform quality checks on automatically generated data
Task our satellites using proprietary mission planning software for daily operation
Communicate and coordinate with internal teams on identifying bugs and feature improvements
Maintain (QGIS) projects to assess satellite coverage and tasking efficiency
Prepare, validate, and deliver data products and reports to customers, supporting the Sales team as needed in understanding the data products
Work with the Operations team to identify inefficiencies in our operational processes and provide and implement recommendations for improvements
Skills:
Interest in processing remote sensing data and working in an operations environment
Ability to listen to and have effective discussions with a multi-disciplinary team (customers, engineers, scientists, program managers, etc.)
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within the team, with minimal direction
Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills with an eye for detail and a drive for taking ownership of tasks and the resolution of problems
Ability to work effectively in a time-critical environment with Agile system development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to focus on details in routine day-to-day tasks and identify workflow anomalies
College or university degree in geospatial information system (GIS), remote sensing, physical geography, environmental sciences, or equivalent
At least 1-5 years of experience working in an operations environment or in data processing
Must be able to obtain Canadian government security clearance
Willingness to work in a rotation during off-hours, including weekends
Must be based in Montreal or willing to relocate to work in a hybrid model from the Montreal office
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, PostGIS) and data formats (GeoJSON, Shapefile, KML)
Competence with databases (PostgreSQL)
Systems Tool Kit (STK)
Knowledge of remote sensing and space
Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders
Experience in project management
Proficiency with programming in Linux, Python, or SQL
Knowledge of command lines and working in the terminal with Shell scripts
Interest in atmospheric sciences, satellite operations, and remote sensing systems
Competitive salary + stock options for all full-time employees
Health/Dental benefits
Paid Time Off + floating statutory holidays
Flexible work environment
GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We offer competitive salaries, health and social benefits including flex-time and continuing development. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter.
