Marine Technician

University of South Florida•Saint Petersburg, FL

5d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Technician works with specialized marine and oceanographic instrumentation systems at onshore, coastal, and offshore research sites, including aboard ships and small vessels. This is an individual-contributor role without day-to-day supervisory responsibility, though the technician may lead projects or duties as assigned. The position coordinates shipboard science operations with the Chief Scientist, Marine Operations Leadership, and research vessel Captains, including pre-cruise planning for equipment, logistics, and field operations. The technician advises and instructs science parties on the safe operation and use of oceanographic equipment, provides technical expertise to science groups and crew, and maintains shipboard communications, data networks, and research equipment. The position reports directly to the Marine Technical Services Manager on the USF St. Petersburg campus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant experience.
Ability to obtain certification of completion for Standards of Training Certification, and Watch-keeping (STCW), Basic Safety Training, within six months of accepting the position.
Must be able to stand for long periods and perform recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, climbing, stretching, and reaching.
Must not be incapacitated by motion sickness.
Must have current work authorization in the United States; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of general computer networking.
Experience and knowledge of satellite communications.
Experience and knowledge of Time Domain Refractometers.
Experience and knowledge of Windows OS.
Experience and knowledge of Linux OS.
Experience and knowledge of ArcView.
Experience and knowledge of PosView.
Experience and knowledge of the QPS suite (Qinsy, Qimera, Fledermaus).
Experience and knowledge of Teledyne PDS.
Experience and knowledge of Echoview.
Experience and knowledge of SQL Server.
Experience and knowledge of Seabird Seasave, Data Processing, and Sea Term.
Experience and knowledge of Teledyne WinADCP and BBTalk.
Experience and knowledge of SCS.
Experience and knowledge of VMDAS.
Experience and knowledge of WinchDAC.
Experience and knowledge of basic workshop tools.
Completion certification for Standards of Training Certification, and Watch-keeping (STCW), Basic Safety Training upon accepting the position.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics and field operations with science parties concerning shipboard scientific research equipment needs and operations, and provide on-site technical expertise to shipboard science groups and the ship's crew.
Test, set up, install, operate, and maintain oceanographic instrumentation systems, including shipboard electronic, navigation, and communication systems, digital and analog data signals, and winch monitoring systems.
Operate and maintain shipboard computer systems and satellite communications to provide onboard internet access.
Operate the shipboard Data Acquisition System (DAS), including collecting and distributing research-specific and navigational data for onboard science groups.
Maintain instrument and equipment documentation, including safety manuals, user guides, maintenance and repair logs, and recommendations for overhaul or replacement.
Serve as an integral part of the ship's crew, responding to major shipboard emergencies including fire, flood, man overboard, and abandon ship, and carrying out mooring, unmooring, anchoring, and deck equipment operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.