Primary Function:
Working under the general direction of a Project Manager, the Acoustic Field Technician works offshore on a vessel, processing and reporting acoustic data and participating in the assembly, preparation, calibration, deployment, and retrieval of a variety of underwater acoustic instrumentation packages. This position requires travel and working rotations (30 days) at sea from May to December.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Collect, process, analyze, and report acoustic measurement data.
- Download data from oceanographic equipment.
- Conduct routine mechanical and electrical assembly, disassembly, and maintenance and calibration of oceanographic instruments and moorings.
- Assist in the deployment and recovery of oceanographic equipment in the field.
- Unpack oceanographic instrumentation in preparation for shipping related to deployments.
- Clean and pack oceanographic instrumentation after recovery.
- Conduct required administrative tasks such as data logging and required paperwork.
- Adherence to quality and health & safety policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States (US Citizen or hold a current valid work permit)
- Must have a valid US passport or US identification card with a validity of at least 6 months
- Minimum bachelor’s degree specializing in physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, biology or a related field or equivalent experience and education
- Minimum of 1 year sea-going experience required
- Experience with the operation of mechanical and electronic equipment
- Ability to understand, express and apply concepts and instructions of a general nature as well as somewhat technical/scientific/administrative precepts, concepts, methods, and procedures
- Ability to perform physically and mentally demanding tasks
- Ability to troubleshoot oceanographic instrumentation preferred
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in English required
- Ability to work in a team environment maintaining focus on work quality
- Willingness and ability to learn
- Skilled in standard software including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. and aptitude to learn and work with various industry specific software products
Certifications Required:
- First Aid Training.
- OGUK Medical.
- Marine Medical Certificate.
- Offshore Safety & Survival training such as BOSIET or STCW.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Seagoing experience in support of offshore wind farm installation, scientific research, offshore oil & gas exploration, or passive sonar operations preferred
- Experience in the deployment, recovery and mooring of oceanographic instrumentation preferred
Travel:
- Reimbursed for miles accrued on a personal vehicle as well as per diem at the specified Government rate.
Location:
- New York – Empire Wind Farm
AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates’ depth of experience. This is a full–time position.
