01-Oct-20 01:12 PM
URL: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/94803/print_preview
Company / Organization: Oregon State University Marine Technician Group
Type: Full-time
City: Corvallis
State or Country if outside US: Oregon
Application Deadline: 18-Nov-20
Description:

25% - Participates in the advanced planning for upcoming cruises, the preparation and staging of cruise equipment, and the scheduling of equipment requests and usage. Acts as a liaison, coordinating information between scientific party members, ship operations, USCG, and marine technician personnel. Coordinates cruise operations including pre? cruise planning, logistics, loading/offloading of equipment, and at sea scientific activities. Fulfills the post?cruise obligation of data dissemination to scientists and national data archives. Completes post?cruise assessments. Drives OSU Motor Pool, personal, and/or rental vehicles to offsite locations in order to complete cruise preparations and operations, and to transport equipment and research staff to and from the research vessel. Launches and retrieves scientific equipment, maintains and repairs equipment, and uses proper sample collection techniques. Uses power tools, works in the same vicinity where non-restricted hazardous chemicals are housed, works with non-restricted hazardous material or equipment, performs welding or soldering, and performs painting and/or handles paint preparation. 50% - As an independent seagoing technician, assists in the collection of data that will be used in accredited scientific publications. Participates in numerous outreach and engagement opportunities that can take place both on the vessels or other shore-side locations. Oversees the data collection from the shipboard oceanographic equipment, determines the best processes for collection of the data, and provides an initial assessment of the quality of the data. Assesses and re-configures instruments for proper data acquisition. Ensures the safety and effectiveness of over-the-side equipment deployments and recoveries. Maintains the operation of permanent and transitory shared use equipment and computer facilities, and troubleshoots/repairs shipboard equipment and systems. Interacts with, and often directs, the activities of students, technicians, faculty and classified employees when involved in ship-board sampling activities. 25% - Develops new designs and applies existing designs of instrumentation, adding to the knowledge base of the oceanographic community. Draws conclusions on the development and design of instrumentation used for data collection. Installs, improves, and maintains new and existing shipboard scientific equipment. Maintains, calibrates, upgrades, and repairs shared use and shipboard systems. Performs independent projects and design efforts. Represents Oregon State University, CEOAS, and the Marine Technician Group at annual conferences.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Oceanography, Electronics, or a closely related field; OR Associate's degree in Science, Engineering, Oceanography, Electronics, Marine Technology or a related field, AND two years of recent, relevant experience as a Marine Technician or similar position in the military, or at another research university or organization. Strong computer skills with at least two years of experience working intimately with computer systems. Demonstrated ability to work well within a technical team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to appropriately scale and apply formal and informal troubleshooting methodologies. Demonstrated ability to work independently and make on-the-spot decisions. Demonstrated ability to deal with diverse groups of scientists and crew onboard a ship. Must possess a valid passport at time of employment. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Point of Contact: Andrew Woogen
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