Main Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Provide comprehensive technical and logistical support for all science related activities aboard Research Vessel 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.
- Repairs to both mechanical and electrical equipment as needed.
- Oversee 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
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Marine, Physical, or Engineering Science, or a combination of technical schooling and relevant job experience.
- Must be a self-starter, able to organize their time, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must communicate well with peers, take directions, and follow policies and procedures carefully.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, while producing work of a very high standard.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive/flexible attitude is required.
- Ability to deal with diverse groups of scientists, engineers, and technicians in a professional manner.
- Ability to carry out assignments and projects on land and at-sea with minimal supervision.
- Must have mechanical skills and an aptitude in the use of basic hand and power tools.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize advanced test equipment in order to troubleshoot complex systems on ships.
- Demonstrated ability to work on the deck of a research vessel and lead scientific operations.
- Experience working aboard UNOLS research vessels would be beneficial.
