Small Boat Operator
Core
Operate small vessels to support marine research, transport personnel and equipment, and deploy/recover research instruments.
Role type
Senior Small Boat Operator (Marine Research Support)
Builds
Scientific fieldwork operations and data collection
Domain
Marine Science / Offshore Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Small boat operation (<30'), coastal/offshore/nearshore navigation, boat maintenance and repair, marine electronics (GPS, radar, VHF, sonar), mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, trailer launching and retrieval
Preferred skills
Open water dive certification, local marine ecosystem knowledge
Technologies
GPS, Radar, VHF Radio, Sonar
Responsibilities
Operate boats during sampling trips, teach students and staff boat operation and maintenance, perform routine vessel and engine maintenance, assist with research deployments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC