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Sr. Oceanographic Technician
URL: http://www.inspireenvironmental.com/careers
Company / Organization: INSPIRE Environmental, LLC
Type: Full-time
City: Newport
State or Country if outside US: RI
Application Deadline: 31-Jan-23
Duration: Permanent
Description:
As a Senior Ocean Tech, you will manage the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of oceanographic instrumentation at sea in support of marine science research and offshore development projects. The instrumentation will vary from remotely operated vehicles, navigation systems, camera systems, water sampling devices, multi-parameter sensor packages to bottom samplers. The candidate will be required to live and work at sea on US and international vessels of opportunity for days or weeks at a time for up to several months per annum. Skills required include but are not limited to the understanding of principles and troubleshooting of electronic, electrical and mechanical instruments and machinery, computer networking, use of instrument-specific software applications, navigation and seamanship. While not at sea the technician will be responsible for assisting with data processing, equipment maintenance and expedition planning. The applicant must be able to pass a marine health physical, drug test and to complete sea survival training.
Requirements:
Essential Functions ? Manage a small team to transport, install and operate oceanographic instrumentation systems such as sonars, cameras, vehicles, environmental sensors and sampling devices and navigation systems on vessels of opportunity ? Supervise all safety and operating procedures ? Test and maintain equipment in a "ready for issue" condition including all documentation, parts inventory and peripheral support equipment ? Maintain quality control and chain of custody for all collected data and calibrated instruments ? Participate in data processing workflow with staff scientists after acquisition ? Participate in expedition planning including generating maps and identifying and acquiring special-use equipment and resources
Point of Contact: Jeanine Boyle
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