Cmms Trainer And Interface Engineer, La Serena

Overview
NOIRLab's Systems Engineering Department is seeking a Software Development Engineer I to integrate and optimize backend technologies, develop software infrastructure and data analysis for predictive maintenance, and train observatory staff at the summit site to use the CMMS, starting at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
The CMMS requires information to be stored to efficiently trigger preventive maintenance activities.
The data must be ingested automatically.
The Rubin Observatory's main source of these data is the EFD.
The data stored in the EFD can be accessed directly via the Rubin Science Platform.
To perform predictive maintenance, the EFD data must be automatically analyzed, and defined limits must be applied.
Your expertise in Python will be critical as you develop the connection observatory database systems with the Computerised Maintenance Management System OpenMAINT from PAT.
The appointment is for one year, with the expectation of being made permanent.
You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware engineers, scientists, and operations staff, to architect, build, and support software that ensures observatory uptime, scientific data integrity, and operational safety.
What You Will Be Working On
The Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) from OpenMAINT
The Python-based Rubin Science Platform
Linux-based environments with system-level scripting and service orchestration
Real-time telemetry and monitoring using Grafana, InfluxDB and Redis
The Atlassian Suite with JIRA and other products and their respective API's
Key Initiatives
Designing and maintaining the CMMS-Database connection
Developing monitoring and observability pipelines to track system health and performance
Diagnosing and helping to resolve real-time software and system faults during observatory operations
Actively teaching users of the CMMS how to use it on the user and admin levels.
Ingesting maintenance activities and assets to support the CMMS users
Essential Functions
Design, implement and maintain backend services and middleware for the observatory-wide CMMS.
Train the observatory staff in using the CMMS.
Develop and operate observability tools and dashboards to monitor system telemetry and health.
Collaborate with hardware and instrumentation teams to integrate software and hardware interfaces.
Own the identification and resolution of critical production faults with precision and speed.
Drive clarity through high-quality technical documentation and strengthen team expertise through active knowledge sharing.
Provide on-site system support and maintenance at an elevation of approximately 6,800 ft.
Continue developing and maintaining the software connection between the Engineering Facility Database or other data sources.
Continue implementing the software triggers needed for predictive maintenance.
Support updating the taxonomy
Support the preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Train the summit personnel on the use of the CMMS software
Use the information to perform trend analysis and trigger actions based on a given trend.
Eventually extend his engagement in formentation tasks to other programs at
Other tasks will include supporting the SE team with JIRA workflow implementation and other JIRA improvements.
The team's Systems Engineering-related tasks, including Verification and Validation activities, Systems modeling, and others.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field
Extensive, proven experience with Python
Extensive, proven experience with the CMMS software OpenMAINT
Proven high-level proficiency in software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, concurrency, version control, etc.
Extensive, proven experience working with APIs, network protocols or hardware integration
Proven high-level proficiency in problem-solving and debugging, including experience with live systems and production-quality software
Clear and effective communicator, adept at documenting and conveying technical information to non-technical audiences
Comfortable working with a remote, globally distributed team
Physically capable of working at the observatory summit sites, located at an elevation of approximately 6,800 ft.
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for astronomy, scientific software and advancing scientific research and discovery through innovative technology
Interest in Model-Based Systems Engineering.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
Occasional need to move about inside the office environment to access files, office tools, attendance in a meeting room, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity tools that require fine motor skills, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
May occasionally need to position self to maintain computer and related tools.
Seldomly needed to move objects up to 10 pounds.
Constant communication with other individuals.
Must be able to discern and exchange information as appropriate to the situation.
Constant need to distinguish, discern, and identify a variety of objects and fine details with accuracy.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This Institute promotes Equal Employment Opportunity workplace that includes reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified, disabled applicants and employees.
Compensation
Salaries for positions hired in Chile meet Chile national market rates and internal scales for AURA.
Location: La Serena, IV, CHL
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