Research Scientist/Engineer II-Mooring Technician (Temporary, multiple openings)

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The GTMBA is a multi-national effort to provide high-quality moored buoy data in real-time for climate research and forecasting. This position supports the deployment and maintenance of deep-ocean moored buoys in the global tropics to provide high-quality oceanographic and surface meteorological data for monitoring, forecasting, and understanding of the world’s climate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science, Oceanography, Meteorology, Engineering, Electronics or a related field
Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in the set-up of complete deep-water mooring systems; testing, evaluating, and calibrating analog and digital interface(s) for oceanographic and meteorological instrumentation within the system and update as required.
Assist laboratory personnel in the fabrication assembly, operation, and/or maintenance of experimental equipment and instruments that include taking measurements, recording observations, compiling data, and recognizing discrepancies in results.
Repair, maintain, and calibrate sensors and systems to insure data accuracy and precision.
Use, update, and maintain detailed sensor and cruise databases.
Procure, construct, fabricate, and/or assemble instruments, cables, hardware, tools, and calibration equipment; determine materials requirements. Design, assemble, modify, and troubleshoot electronics down to the component level.
Troubleshoot electronic circuit boards, including soldering and de-soldering of all sizes of electronic components onto circuit boards.
Install and test fabricated equipment for proper operation; adjust and calibrate to appropriate standards; troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunction(s) to system, board, or component level using diagnostic software as needed; prepare written documentation.
Source parts, supplies, and materials for purchase requests, obtain quotes from vendors, and maintain an inventory of commonly used tools and supplies.
Interact in a collaborative manner with colleagues to accomplish tasks and improve efficiency.
Perform related duties as required.
Participate in shipboard operations, including planning, rigging, recovery, and deployment of deep-water mooring systems.
Prepare oceanographic and meteorological instrumentation, sensors, and mooring systems for deployment and recovery at sea.
Follow operational requirements through detailed steps and processes in the field and in the laboratory.
Support inventory tracking, packing, and preparation of equipment for shipment to and from cruises.
Write and produce technical and logistical reports on procedures, cruise operations, inventory, and shipping.
Operate shipboard deck machinery, including the use of hydraulic and electric winches.