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Geometrics is a world leader in the design and manufacture of geophysical instruments which help to see beneath the surface of the earth.  Our products include magnetometers, exploration seismographs, and electrical resistivity measuring equipment.  This position will be located in our office in San Jose, California. Geometrics is seeking an individual interested in working as a Support Engineer .  This is an excellent opportunity for someone to use his/her geophysical background and business skills to provide solutions to customers involved in geophysical surveys.  Responsibilities include:  Working with customers to gain an understanding of their problem and proposing and quoting hardware/software solutions Fielding support calls and emails, tracking interactions and solutions Training customers on the use of  geophysical equipment Communicating the needs of customers to engineering and support groups within Geometrics Developing written training materials and user’s manuals for customers Installing and commissioning of systems worldwide Domestic and international travel  Strong customer service skills, which include: Ability to work under pressure, in a wide variety of situations, and with a wide variety of products during any given time Experience with field instrumentation Able to take initiative to support customers and co-workers Strong desire to learn and share information  Good interpersonal skills – be “people person” and comfortable in multi-cultural settings; and working with customers who maybe under critical time and budgetary constraints  This is a key position for Geometrics. We need talented and ambitious people who have practical field survey expertise, able to understand our customers’ requirements and enjoy the challenge of problem solving. Good communication and interpersonal skills are a must; diplomacy in handling customer problems and finding solutions quickly is a very important part of the job. Main requirements include:  BS in Geophysics or related discipline At least 2 years of field experience Broad understanding of a variety of geophysical methods, instrumentation and applications Strong business and technical background with an ability to communicate information.  We are a global company; ability to communicate effectively with people whose first language is not English is a must Strong communication skills; ability to clearly articulate information to colleagues and customers in writing, in person, or on the phone Ability to quickly learn Geometrics software/hardware products and accessories Geophysical applications – Understands how to use Geometrics equipment to solve geophysical problems; provide suggestions to customers regarding instrument selection; know industry standards and requirements and use this information to make informed suggestions on maximizing customer’s chance of success Excellent writing skills – Email is our dominant form of communication, and candidates must be able to quickly compose responses that clearly explain complex subjects  Good presentation skills Proficient computer skills-Microsoft Office is a must, including knowledge of Excel and report writing functions Experience with seismic data processing packages would be beneficial Ability to learn Geometrics software packages Advanced understanding of cloud based sales and support software Physical requirements include: Ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week if necessary Ability to walk, stand, and sit for periods of time in an office and in an outdoor environment for field work and testing equipment, including inclement weather and uneven surfaces Must have manual dexterity to operate keyboards and geophysical equipment  Must be able to lift/move objects up to thirty-five pounds, possibly more    Able to travel (Valid Drives License and Passport, domestic and internationally) Above all, a commitment to excellence in making sure Geometrics equipment and service is of superb quality and our customers are satisfied. Equal Opportunity Employer /Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled    When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor.     

Work for the City of Sunnyvale: The Heart of the Silicon Valley   Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale's beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools and 18 prize-winning parks.   We are looking for a Traffic/Transportation Engineer to help us keep our City of Sunnyvale transportation network safe and efficient while planning for future growth. Under general direction, this position performs professional transportation engineering work in the transportation planning and traffic operations groups, therefore the knowledge of applicable industry manuals such as the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual and other state and federal design guidelines is a must. Traffic Engineers may perform work in the areas of striping and signing plan designs; street light designs; the City's Safe Routes to School Program; coordinate traffic engineering issues with the City's Public Safety Department and Field Services Division; manage and conduct traffic impact studies, transportation operational studies, and warrant studies; the City's traffic calming program; the City's transportation demand management program; level of service analysis for intersections and arterials using computer models like Synchro, Traffix and Vistro; review traffic control and development plans including traffic impact analysis of land development project plans; apply for grant funds; respond to citizen concerns; and performs other duties as assigned. Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering and two years of experience performing relevant, professional level work in traffic, transportation or civil engineering plus a current registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer issued by the State of California.   The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The position opens October 23, 2019 and final filing date is November 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm . For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.   Salary $47.8438 - $61.0625 Hourly| $99,515.10 - $127,004.80 Annually    When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor.