Main Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Provide comprehensive technical and logistical support for science related activities both ashore at BIOS/ASU and onboard RV Atlantic Explorer.
- Assume major responsibilities for seagoing instrumentation and systems.
- Operate, maintain, and repair oceanographic instruments, navigation and communication systems.
- Coordinate calibration and maintenance schedules for instrumentation and equipment.
- Operate, maintain, and repair shipboard IT network, data acquisition and satellite internet systems.
- Design, construct, and troubleshoot new electronic and mechanical systems and modify existing systems to meet changing needs.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment as needed.
- Oversee and assist with cruise mobilization and demobilization efforts.
- Train visiting scientists and junior marine technicians in proper operation of shipboard instruments and systems.
- Lead or oversee deck operations such as the deployment and recovery of CTDs, deep-water moorings, gliders, MOCNESS, sediment grabs etc.
- Serve as liaison between science party and ship’s crew, providing pleasant customer service and technical support to scientists before, during, and after their cruises
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of technical schooling and relevant job experience) in Marine, Physical or Engineering Science.
- Seagoing experience and a proven track record of technical support for ocean science on research vessels.
- Self-starter able to organize time, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Mechanical skills and aptitude with basic hand and power tools.
- Experience using advanced test equipment to troubleshoot complex shipboard systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work on deck and lead scientific operations.
This is a rotational, mostly sea-going position where duties are shared among multiple technicians. The successful candidate will typically spend ~150 days per year at sea. Rotations are usually about 90 days with time at sea and ashore, followed by approximately 35 days off. Overtime at sea is accrued and, together with 15 vacation days, allows off-rotation periods to be paid; remaining overtime is taken as additional remuneration.
