(What the role is)
The trainee will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of technology solutions that support the organization's operational processes.
As the Ops Tech Trainee, you are required to work closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation.
(What you will be working on)
Support the operationalisation of the LiDAR tree mapping of public trees and use of satellite imagery data to provide comprehensive tree health monitoring and analytics by work with third-party vendors and service providers from the tech team to implement and test technology solutions ensuring they meet stated requirements.
(What we are looking for)
- Area of study in Remote Sensing, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science or related field.
- Strong understanding of different sensor types, their capabilities, limitations, and appropriate applications for vegetation monitoring.
- Familiarity with IoT sensor networks and data integration challenges.
- Knowledge of commercial satellite data providers and familiarity with common geospatial data formats including GeoTIFF, shapefiles, and netCDF.
- Knowledge of image processing techniques, spectral analysis, and vegetation indices relevant to tree health assessment.
- Ability to work with APIs and automated data acquisition systems.
- Proficiency with geospatial software and programming languages including GIS platforms, Python or R for data processing.