Engineering Technician - Shipboard Scientific Services

Marinetech; Woods Hole (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician to join its Operational Scientific Services Department. This exciting role involves providing essential electronic and mechanical support aboard research vessels, contributing to groundbreaking scientific endeavors. With the opportunity to spend significant time at sea, the position promises a dynamic work environment where initiative and technical skills are paramount. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, assisting in the training of fellow technicians while tackling diverse challenges in marine technology. If you're passionate about science and adventure, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Travel Costs Covered

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum supervision required for electronic and mechanical support.
• Experience with training other technicians is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide at-sea technical support for science programs.
• Perform routine and non-routine assignments independently.

Skills

Electronic Technical Support

Mechanical Technical Support

At-Sea Experience

Initiative

Training Skills

Education

Relevant Technical Degree

Experience in Marine Technology

Tools

Scientific Equipment

Marine Vessels

Job description

Engineering Technician - Shipboard Scientific Services

Company / Organization: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)

Description:

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for an Engineering Technician to join the Operational Scientific Services Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits. The internal working titles for this position could be either Engineering Assistant III or Sr. Engineering Assistant I. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience.

Engineering Assistant III: Reporting to the Group Operations Leader of the Shipboard Scientific Services Group (SSSG), this position provides at-sea electronic and mechanical technical support for science programs utilizing WHOI ships. The individual selected will be expected to perform with minimum supervision, tackling both routine and non-routine assignments on their own initiative.

Senior Engineering Assistant I: Reporting to the Group Operations Leader of the Shipboard Scientific Services Group (SSSG), this position provides at-sea electronic and mechanical technical support for science programs utilizing WHOI ships. The individual selected will be expected to perform with little supervision, tackling both routine and non-routine assignments on their own initiative. Incumbents will assist with training of other Marine Technicians (Engineering Assistant IIIs).

Note: THIS IS PRIMARILY A SEA-GOING POSITION AND REQUIRES AS MUCH AS 8 MONTHS PER YEAR ABOARD RESEARCH VESSELS. THERE IS NO NEED TO RELOCATE TO THE WOODS HOLE AREA (travel costs to ships are generally covered by WHOI).

Point of Contact: Sarah A Fuller

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Numbers DRL/ITEST 1312333 and DUE/ATE 1104310. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.