Lead Protected Species Observer - Sunrise Wind

A.I.S., Inc.; Lazio; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Protected Species Observer to ensure compliance with environmental regulations during offshore operations. This role involves identifying marine species, documenting behaviors, and communicating with project personnel. The successful candidate will operate specialized equipment and work in a team setting, contributing to vital data collection efforts. With a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact marine conservation positively. If you are passionate about wildlife and ready for an adventure at sea, this role is perfect for you!

Servizi

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vacation Benefits

Sick Leave

Meals Provided

Lodging Provided

Competenze

• Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training, CPR/First Aid certification.
• At least 90 days at-sea experience monitoring for marine mammals.

Mansioni

• Identify marine animals and document essential data.
• Monitor for visual detections of marine mammals for up to 12 hours.

Conoscenze

Marine Species Identification

Data Documentation

Field Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Safety Training

Formazione

4-year degree in Biological Sciences

Strumenti

Thermal Cameras

Garmin GPS

High-resolution Digital Camera

Descrizione del lavoro

Lead Protected Species Observer - Sunrise Wind

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline.

Primary Function:

AIS is recruiting Lead Protected Species Observers to observe the monitoring and exclusion zones around pile driving operations and implement protective measures when necessary. The PSOs will work in a team during offshore pile driving operations which will occur during daylight hours and PSO will average 8-12 hours of work per day. This position is expected to deploy in September 2025 for an estimated 2-3 weeks of work. Duties include but are not limited to: identification of protected species; documenting location, documenting behavior and other essential data; documenting data on logs in an organized manner. Candidates will be selected based on their past experience as a Lead PSO and in identifying protected species.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identify marine animals using the naked eye and visual technology.
• Ability to vigilantly monitor for visual detections of marine mammals around observation location for up to 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Confirm all detections submitted by PSO and acoustic monitoring team.
• Communicate with client, project personnel, and PSO team regarding PSO related issues and protected species detections and request operational shutdown as required by permit stipulations.
• Advise vessel crew on the project specific regulatory requirements and real time mitigation actions
• Documenting behavior and other essential data
• Collect and enter data into the required data forms in an organized manner
• Conduct QA/QC checks on all data collected by PSO teams.
• Operate and maintain field equipment including mounted thermal cameras, Garmin GPS, binoculars with reticles, range finder, and high-resolution digital camera with video capabilities.
• Attend daily toolbox, HSE and project related meetings as needed.

Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated. This is a full–time position. Once you complete 30 days of work you will be eligible for the AIS benefits package. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits. Meals and lodging provided on vessel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), GWO, BOSIET or equivalent training.
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification.
• 4-year degree with major in biological sciences
• Must be certified by a physician as fit for sea duty via OGUK/OEUK, Norwegian physical, CG-719K or equivalent including:
• Not be susceptible to chronic motion sickness
• Ability to live in confined quarters
• Ability to tolerate stress
• Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds
• Ability to vigilantly monitor waters surrounding observation platform/vessel for up to 4 hours at a time and not more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Must have passed an approved PSO course/training and provide certificate
• Must have at least 90 days at-sea experience monitoring for marine mammals, including baleen whales, and must have worked as a PSO in the last 18 months
• Must be approved as a Lead PSO for the Sunrise Wind project via NMFS PSO approval team
• Must not be affiliated with any group that may impair the objectivity or the appearance of objectivity
• Must have proof of eligibility to work within the US.

Locations:

• Deploying out of one of the following locations.
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • New Jersey
• 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number),
• PSO Training Certificate
• Offshore Safety Training Certificate

All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please reach out to our talent acquisition team at [e-mail] or 508-990-9054.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Must be able to work in the U.S. • VEVRAA Federal Contractor • Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals • Equal Opportunity Employer