Technical Specialist in Hydrometric Gauging | technischer Mitarbeiter / technische Mitarbeiterin im Pegelwesen (w/m/d)
LANUK NRW Recklinghausen
Job Summary
This role involves critical technical work maintaining and operating hydrological measuring networks for the state's water management authority. The specialist will be responsible for planning and executing discharge measurements at state-owned gauging stations, ensuring compliance with official manuals, and conducting special measurements for foundational planning. A core function is the comprehensive maintenance, calibration, and repair of hydrometric, climate, and groundwater measuring stations, along with their associated data logging and transmission equipment. Day-to-day tasks include regular collection, initial validation, processing, and release of hydrometeorological data using specialized applications. Furthermore, the position requires active participation in the state's flood information service. Candidates must hold vocational training or a technical certification in fields like Water Management, Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, teamwork, a willingness to engage in extensive fieldwork, and participation in on-call duties.
Required Skills
Education
Completed three-year vocational training as a Specialist in Water Management, Water Builder, Supply/Disposal Technician, Surveying Technician, or comparable qualification. Alternatively: State-certified Technician or Master Craftsman in Mechanical Engineering, Machine Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Technology, or Plant Technology.
Experience
- Professional experience in the construction and operation of (environmental) measuring networks (Preferred)
- Professional experience in data acquisition (VLAN and VPN) (Preferred)
- Professional experience in the operation of water management facilities and measurement data management systems (Preferred)
- Willingness to participate in on-call duties
Languages
Additional
- Must possess a Class B driving license (formerly III) and be willing to drive a service vehicle (small van). Willingness to perform duties in the field (Außendiensttätigkeiten). Location is Bonn, Germany. Permanent contract.
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