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GEM Technologies Inc.

Emergency Communications Audio Designer

GEM Technologies Inc., Greenville, SC


Description

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Emergency Communications Audio Designer to join our team. This position is full-time and will support Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project in Greenville, SC.

Overview

  • Executes the production of standard sound/audio calculation documents based on modeling, speech transmission index (STI) calculations, speaker data, STI distribution and heat maps utilizing Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers (EASE) software
  • Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems
  • Solve technical problems of advanced complexity
  • Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
  • Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
  • Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
  • Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals
  • Execute Model Development and/or Import with Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers (EASE) versions 4.4 and 5 software application
  • Execute speech transmission index (STI) calculations with the EASE software
  • Export various reports from the EASE software, including speaker data, STI distribution and heat maps
  • Produce standard calculation documents based on existing templates and including the exported EASE reports
  • Serve as formal Checker, checking the reports and calculations of others executing similar activities
  • Review and resolution of design documents comments


Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in CAD Design or Engineering Technology and 10+ years of relevant audio design experience; additional, relevant experience will be included in lieu of a degree
  • Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards
  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
  • Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
  • Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
  • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
  • Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation applications


Clearance & Citizenship Requirement

  • To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed
  • Due to the federal nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required


Desired Skills

  • Significant experience with audio STI analysis using the EASE software application
  • Practical audio industrial design and field experience
  • CAD and Modeling proficiency in 2D/3D Microstation, AutoCAD or Revit


About the Site

Fluor Corporation (Fluor) partners with government clients like the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to design, build, and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging capital projects, including providing technical, nuclear, and project services along the way. They possess niche knowledge and skills in the government, infrastructure, oil, power, and industrial sectors (http://fluor.com).

About GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee's needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM's offered compensation is dependent on candidates' education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.