20-Feb-23 02:56 PM
URL: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/54092
Company / Organization: Shoals Marine Laboratory
Pay Rate: $850/wk, R&B
Type: Full-time
State or Country if outside US: New Hampshire
Application Deadline: 17-Mar-23
Duration: May-September 2023
Description:

• Assist in the daily operation and maintenance of Shoals Marine Laboratory's Appledore Island facilities, under the supervision of the SML Lead Engineer. • Assist with monitoring, maintenance, and operation of three diesel generators, three green energy grids, a wind turbine, reverse osmosis system, freshwater, saltwater, and waste-water systems, a solar water heating system, composting toilet facilities, vehicles (truck, backhoe and tractor), vessels, and other machinery. • Assist in the maintenance, repair and improvement to equipment, buildings, and grounds using a wide variety of trade skills. • If qualified, operate smaller (less than 25') vessels. • Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for undergraduate students, researchers, and visitors. • Implement initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Train and supervise student staff and volunteers with assigned tasks within the purview of Island Engineering. • Expected to be available for consultation and emergency response at all times, on days scheduled to be working, and while on SML property and vessels. • Serve as a crew member on board a commercial or an oceanographic vessel • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Candidates must have significant facilities and equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience. • Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. • Selected candidates must be able to successfully participate in pre-employment and random drug testing. • Meet the University of New Hampshire's hiring requirements for both criminal and driving history (background checks are required). • Applicants must have interest in working in a remote educational environment. • Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment. •Knowledge of basic computer skills; proven organization skills; attention to detail along with experience managing multiple tasks. Preferred Qualifications •We are especially interested in candidates with experience operating remote field stations using sustainable engineering solutions. Physical Demands • Must be able to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours. • Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland. • Must be able to lift and move more than 50 lbs.

Point of Contact: Matt Norwood