Marine Instrument Technologist, Geophysics

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University is seeking a Marine Instrument Technologist to develop and operate cutting-edge marine electromagnetic instruments. This role will involve fieldwork and leadership responsibilities, supporting both operational teams and critical marine research initiatives. Candidates must possess a solid background in electromagnetic systems and demonstrate flexibility in field operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing time-domain electromagnetic systems.
• Ability to lead field operations after initial training.
• Flexibility to collaborate with other technologists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate a towed time-domain electromagnetic streamer.
• Support BOBS maintenance and field operations.
• Travel and offshore work approximately 25% of the time.

Skills

Team Leadership

Field Operations

Electromagnetic Systems

Job description

Marine Instrument Technologist, Geophysics

Reporting to the NFSI Manager, the Marine EM Instrument Technologist’s primary responsibility will be to develop and operate a towed time-domain electromagnetic streamer for shallow water seafloor mapping. They will also be expected to support BOBS maintenance and field operations as required, working flexibly with other technologists in the NFSI team. After an initial training period, they may be expected to lead small teams for field operations. The position will be based out of the NFSI facility at Dalhousie University but will require travel and offshore work approximately 25% of the time.

About the company

Dalhousie University is a public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and medical teaching facilities in Saint John, New Brunswick.

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