Marine Ecological Field Technician – UAE

WKC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

WKC Group in the UAE seeks an experienced marine environmental survey technician to support on-site surveys and data collection for marine ecology projects.

The role focuses on water and sediment quality surveys, biodiversity assessments, environmental monitoring and data collation, working with WKC’s ecologists.

You will operate survey vessels, assist with sampling, ensure equipment maintenance and uphold health and safety standards in remote field conditions.

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc in Biology or Ecology; relevant field studies experience.
• Experience in ecology-related field studies.
• Motor boat licence; Boat licence; SCUBA accreditation (PADI or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support WKC ecologists conducting field surveys (terrestrial and/or marine) including benthic habitat identification, water and sediment sampling, and biodiversity surveys.
• Data analysis: process infauna, plankton and HAB cyst samples; microscopy and photo documentation; statistics.
• Drive survey vessels and perform boat captain/navigation roles; organize maintenance of survey equipment.
• Keep tracking records up to date (timesheets, vessel logs, laboratory records).

Skills

Motor boat licence

Boat licence

SCUBA accreditation

BSc in Biology/Ecology

Field surveys

Marine ecology

Education

BSc in Biology/Ecology

Job description

WKC Group in the UAE seeks an experienced marine environmental survey technician to support on-site surveys and data collection for marine ecology projects.

The role focuses on water and sediment quality surveys, biodiversity assessments, environmental monitoring and data collation, working with WKC’s ecologists.

You will operate survey vessels, assist with sampling, ensure equipment maintenance and uphold health and safety standards in remote field conditions.