Marine Environmental Field Technician & Boat Captain

WKC Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

WKC Group is seeking an experienced marine environmental survey technician to support on-site surveys in the UAE, focusing on marine ecological services. The role involves field surveys, water and sediment quality assessments, biodiversity surveys, and data collation and analysis.

The candidate should have a relevant BSc, ecology field experience, and SCUBA certification, with UAE experience preferred. The role includes vessel operations and survey equipment maintenance in remote field

Qualifications

• Experience (work or research) in ecology related field studies.
• Motor boat licence is required.
• Boat licence is required.
• PADI or similar SCUBA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Support ecologists conducting field surveys (terrestrial and marine).
• Assist with benthic habitat identification, water and sediment sampling.
• Handle data analysis, including microscopy and statistics on samples.
• Drive survey vessels and act as boat captain when needed.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment; keep records up to date.

Skills

Ecology field experience

Motor boat licence

Boat licence

SCUBA accreditation (PADI)

Education

BSc in Biology, Zoology, Ecology

Job description

WKC Group is seeking an experienced marine environmental survey technician to support on-site surveys in the UAE, focusing on marine ecological services. The role involves field surveys, water and sediment quality assessments, biodiversity surveys, and data collation and analysis.

The candidate should have a relevant BSc, ecology field experience, and SCUBA certification, with UAE experience preferred. The role includes vessel operations and survey equipment maintenance in remote field