Operations Technician

Lynker Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) with company matching

ESOP – employee ownership

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition assistance/training reimburse.

Flexible spending accounts

Career growth plans

Learning management system access

Recognition programs and bonuses

Job summary

Lynker Corporation is seeking qualified candidates to support NOAA OER contracts. Roles are full-time and may be on-site or remote, with anticipated travel for meetings and field activities.

Hiring is contingent on contract award, and Lynker will operate under its Propel JV with a NOAA prime contract holder. The team provides technical and administrative services for planning, coordination, and execution of field season operations and regulatory compliance, with focus on EHAs, MMPA, ESA, and

Responsibilities

• Field Season Planning and Compliance: coordinate permits and consultations and document projects to meet compliance requirements.
• Operational Models and Procedures: develop and refine operation models and procedures for field operations and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.
• Environmental Compliance and Portfolio Expansion: coordinate with partners to plan explorations and expand the program portfolio.
• Expedition Program and Planning Services: provide technical services for expedition planning and field operation implementation.
• Project Goal Alignment: organize field activities to meet science, education, outreach, and data management goals.
• Field Season Documentation and Equipment Management: document field seasons and manage equipment for projects.

Job description

Overview

Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to support a contract with NOAA Research Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER). These are full‑time positions that may be performed on‑site or remotely, with anticipated travel in support of meetings, workshops, and field activities. Hiring for these positions will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its Propel joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Oceans 2.0 prime contract holder. This Contract is Contingent on Contract Award.

The contractor shall provide technical and administrative services for the planning, coordination, and execution of field season operations and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Operations Technician will include the following:

• Field Season Planning and Compliance: Coordinating, organizing, and managing the OER field season timeline of events to coordinate the completion of required permits and consultations; documenting projects and expeditions to ensure adherence to compliance requirements (Essential Fish Habitats, MMPA, ESA, etc).
• Operational Models and Procedures: Developing and refining operations models and procedures for OER field operations and the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer specifically relating to compliance, permitting processes, analyses and action assessments.
• Environmental Compliance and Portfolio Expansion: Coordinating with internal and external partners to plan explorations and expand the program portfolio regarding environmental compliance; providing technical inputs for programmatic documentation (i.e. consultation packages) and refining related procedures and processes.
• Expedition Program and Planning Services: Executing technical services for the planning, coordination, and implementation of expeditions and projects, including documenting and implementing field operations models and procedures.
• Project Goal Alignment: Organizing field activities to ensure project‑specific science, education, outreach, and data management goals are met, and policies and procedures complete.
• Field Season Documentation and Equipment Management: Coordinating and developing field season documentation; organizing and managing equipment utilized for the documentation of projects and expeditions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self‑directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E‑Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.