Marine Technical Specialist - Ocean Sciences

University of Miami • Miami, FL

105d

About The Position

The University of Miami, in Miami, Florida is seeking a Marine Technical Specialist for the Department of Ocean Sciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmospheric & Earth Science. Duties and responsibilities include coordinating and participating in tasks associated with the design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of oceanographic instruments and systems. Serve as a seagoing technician on research vessels and participate in field operations and environmental sampling on a periodic basis; design and fabricate oceanographic instrument and sensor systems. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to join research vessels in both U.S. and foreign ports at various times throughout the year. Physical duties for this position include but are not limited to lifting above the shoulder, carrying weights, visual requirements of depth perception, ability to see peripherally, ability to bring objects into focus. The candidate must be able to hear instructions or alarms. Routine standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending are required for this position. Physical duties are subject to change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Marine Science, Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5 years of related experience including maintenance and operation of oceanographic instrumentation.
• Demonstrated experience in leading deck operations for the deployment and recovery of oceanographic moorings.
• Experience with maintenance and repair of mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge and operation of PC based computer applications, including interfacing with electronic equipment.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools and electronic test equipment.
• Basic electrical wiring, soldering and splicing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in tasks associated with the design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of oceanographic instruments and systems.
• Serve as a seagoing technician on research vessels.
• Participate in field operations and environmental sampling on a periodic basis.
• Design and fabricate oceanographic instrument and sensor systems.
• Travel domestically and internationally to join research vessels in both U.S. and foreign ports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees