13-Apr-23 07:04 PM
URL: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/134931
Company / Organization: Oregon State University
Type: Full-time
City: Corvallis
State or Country if outside US: Oregon
Application Deadline: 01-May-23
Description:

The Marine Technician will serve as a member of the Oregon State University (OSU) Marine Technician group primarily providing technical support on the Research Vessel (R/V) Taani (199-foot research vessel owned by the National Science Foundation and operated by OSU) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Arctic Vessels (USCGC Healy, USCGC Polar Star). The Marine Technician will provide technical support for these vessels, both on shore and at sea. The Marine Technician must possess varied skills and the ability to be flexible and able to make decisions independently. The Marine Technician performs tasks critical to the success of scientific programs at sea. The Marine Technician interacts directly with students, technicians, faculty, and classified employees, and often directs the deployment and recovery of sampling equipment and instrumentation from the vessel. While at sea, the Marine Technician also oversees the collecting of underway data from each of the vessels supported. The Marine Technician contributes developmental technical support for the Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) program, which is an effort within OSU that is currently designing and constructing the next class of oceangoing research vessel for the National Science Foundation (NSF). OSU's new Research Vessel the 199-foot R/V Taani is currently under construction, and the Marine Technician will participate in the support of the transition to operations. The primary responsibility of the Marine Technician position is to ensure the data collected from the shared use equipment pool of the R/V Oceanus and the USCGC Healy is of the highest quality, has received proper quality control, and is disseminated to the principal investigators (PIs) for use in peer reviewed publications and presentations. The Marine Technician also handles pre?cruise, at sea, and post?cruise duties for scientific research performed at sea. The ability to become recognized as an advocate of OSU's marine technological operational systems, with exemplary knowledge of current and historical configurations, troubleshooting, and repair on the bench or in the field, is vital to the success of the program. A successful Marine Technician can expect an evolving role with the potential to grow to a higher-level position with increased responsibilities.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Science, Computer 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 OR five years of recent and 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 with a focus in network maintenance, satellite communications, shipboard networks, or data collection 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. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Oceanography, Electronics, or a related field. Technical training or technical certifications in computers, electronics, or a closely related field. Two or more years of experience with computer networks, computer programming (Linux-based, Python, MatLab, C and C++), satellite communications, bandwidth management, cyber security, firewall management and data acquisition systems. Working knowledge of AC/DC power systems, fiber optics, WiFi, terminals and electronics testing techniques. Proven competence in computer systems administration, experience with virtual machines, network attached storage, cloud based storage and mixed platform operating systems (Unix/Linux, Windows and Macintosh environments). Operational experience with Kongsberg acoustic systems including the EM 304 and 2040, EK80, and TOPAS Experience with a variety of meteorological sensors including Picarro gas analyzers, Kipp & Zonen and ROSR radiometers, Apollo underway pCO2 system, and Vaisala cloud detection and present weather systems. Experience with unmanned vehicle systems. Part 107 FAA certification. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Point of Contact: Andrew Woogen
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