Remote Sensing Operations Specialist [1-year contract]

GHGSat provides greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers worldwide. Using our own satellite constellation and airborne sensors, combined with select third-party data, we help emitters better understand, manage, and ultimately reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

What sets GHGSat apart is our ability to collect and analyze high-resolution, localized measurements of atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide from space. This capability allows us to detect individual emission sources and precisely visualize and quantify their emissions.

To support growing international demand, GHGSat is expanding its global Operations team to enable low-latency, high-quality analysis and delivery of our data. This role will be GHGSat’s first operational presence in Australia and will work closely with Operations teams in London, Montreal, Ottawa, and Calgary to deliver a seamless, 24/7 service. Reporting to the Data Products Team Lead, the Operations Specialist will analyze data from our Earth-observation instruments to support product delivery to customers and oversee service execution.

This is a fully remote role. To enable close collaboration and sustained engagement with our Calgary-based team, candidates must be located in Eastern Australia to ensure meaningful overlap in working hours. During the first three months, the successful candidate will be expected to have flexibility in their schedule to support onboarding, training, and effective knowledge transfer. This position is a 1-year contractor position with possibility of extending into a full-time role.

What you’ll work on

• Analyze remote sensing measurements of greenhouse gas emissions using GHGSat’s processing toolchain, with a strong understanding of input variables, data formats, processing workflows, and result interpretation;
• Process and analyze data from GHGSat’s remote sensing instruments to generate customer deliverables, maintaining service standards for data quality, consistency, and latency;
• Perform quality control and validation of generated data products, independently investigating anomalies and determining appropriate corrective actions;
• Prepare, validate, and deliver customer data products and reports, and support Sales and Customer Success teams in understanding and communicating results;
• Receive, understand, and execute customer purchase orders within GHGSat’s operational systems, ensuring accurate and timely service execution;
• Work closely with global Operations teams to support smooth handover of data processing activities across time zones and contribute to the ongoing optimization of 24/7 operations;
• Identify inefficiencies, risks, or gaps in operational processes and take ownership of investigating, recommending, and implementing improvements;
• Provide technical and operational feedback to support the evolution of GHGSat’s products, systems, and services;
• Support airborne operations campaigns in Australia, as required, in coordination with the Airborne Operations team;
• Act as GHGSat’s first operational presence in Australia, representing the Operations function locally while remaining closely aligned with global teams.

Your skills

• Strong interest in scientific analysis, atmospheric science, remote sensing systems, and space-based Earth observation;
• Ability to operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy in a distributed, global operating environment;
• Proven ability to engage productively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, including customers, engineers, scientists, and program managers;
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and clear ownership of outcomes;
• Ability to work effectively in a time-critical, operational environment with Agile system development;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must-have

• College or university degree in remote sensing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), physical geography, atmospheric science, environmental sciences, or a related field;
• More than 3 years of experience working in related fields, ideally in an operational environment. Note that additional academic experience, such as Masters will be considered.
• Willingness to participate in a rotational weekend schedule. Note that this will not start until the team in Australia is expanded.

Nice to have

• Experience with QGIS, ESRI Enterprise, ESRI Online, and ArcGIS Pro;
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems;
• Experience working with remote sensing data or space-based systems;
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders;
• Project management experience;
• Competence working with databases.

Extra cool if you have

• Advanced knowledge of GIS, mapping, or photogrammetry;
• Proficiency working in Linux-based environments and programming in Python or MATLAB;
• Experience in spectroscopy, Earth observation, or image and signal processing.

• Competitive salary

• Full Comprehensive benefits package

• PTO + floating statutory holidays

• Flexible work environment
• Professional Development

GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We offer competitive salaries, health and social benefits including flex-time and continuing development. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, , age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter.