What are the responsibilities and job description for the RSD Operator position at Opus Inspection?
The USEPA has required vehicle exhaust emissions inspections since the 1980s for pollution mitigation and air quality improvement. Opus Inspection is the largest vehicle inspection company in North America. Unique in our portfolio of technologies are remote sensing devices (RSD). RSDs enables vehicle exhaust emissions to be inspected as vehicle drive by on the road (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kLldvbKMbs). RSDs are used to screen vehicle emissions so those with very high emissions can be notified to seek pollution-reducing repair. The Environmental Emissions Technician will learn about Opus' patented RSD technology and worldwide footprint, RSD operation and maintenance, and how RSDs have contributed to improving the air through exhaust emissions inspection program for over 3 years
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Daily set up, operation and break down of a remote on-road motor vehicle emissions sensor
- Local travel in a mobile laboratory
- Compile and deliver collected emissions data periodically, as instructed.
- Support data processing activities as needed.
- Operate computer software to edit license plate data for RSD records collected.
- Maintain performance and appearance of assigned company vehicle and associated equipment.
- Maintain service log on company vehicle and activity log on data collection.
- Drive to designated data collection sites
- Keep personal safety and motorist safety as the first priority by following proper safety procedures.
- Follow local codes, and safety procedures, erect proper signage and cones for equipment set up.
- Maintain contact with administrator/supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by administrator/supervisor.
- Strong mechanical skills and technical knowledge
- Knowledge of the program area
- Self-directed, -motivated and -sufficient as this position is remotely supervised
- Daily travel from Lorton, VA and Alexandria required.
Qualifications:
- Verbal and written English communication skills.
- MS Windows applications, e-mail and word processing computer skills.
- DOS command knowledge.
- Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
- High level of ability to read and understand equipment and procedure manuals.
- Effectively communicate equipment problems to technical support personnel.
- Problem solving skills.
- Good organizational and housekeeping skills.=
- Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, alone with minimal supervision
Working Conditions:
- Mercedes Sprinter van will serve as the remote office when deploying or auditing the RSD.
- RSDs can be remotely monitored when autonomously operating.
- Daily travel from Lorton, VA headquarters in the greater Alexandria, VA required.
Salary : $35,300 - $44,700