VLA Operations Specialist

- Operate and monitor telescopes along with supporting equipment - Engage in cross-training to manage the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) - Troubleshoot and apply corrective measures during technical faults - Communicate actively with personnel regarding array operations and safety alerts - Initiate control procedures for telescopes, including preparing necessary hardware and software for operation - Execute observational programs based on instructions from observers, including processing incoming files and confirming schedules - Provide support to observers and scientific staff for data analysis and telescope commands - Keep track of alerts and readings across multiple computer interfaces to detect unsafe conditions - Assess data quality through monitoring of fringe amplitude and flagging codes - Conduct system tests to calibrate antennas and verify functionality - Implement protective measures for telescope equipment - Make emergency personnel notifications as needed - Maintain an accurate log of operational failures and significant events - Write comprehensive maintenance reports for any hardware or software issues - Document and maintain operational procedures - Gather meteorological data for the National Weather Service - Drive shuttles between the VLA and the NRAO facility in Socorro - Ensure compliance with all NRAO policies - Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary