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Marine Technician
URL: http://www.rpsgroup.com
Company / Organization: RPS Evans-Hamilton
Type: Full-time
City: Houston
State or Country if outside US: Texas
Description:
Marine Technician RPS Evans-Hamilton, part of the RPS Oceanography division, is seeking a highly motivated individual as an integral part of a team of field support personnel and instrument specialists in Houston, Texas. We are seeking a self-starting individual with a positive attitude who can adapt to a fluid work environment and an occasionally demanding schedule. Optimal candidates will be qualified in instrument troubleshooting, deployment system maintenance and design, and working knowledge of various traditional Oceanographic deployment strategies.
Primary duties include the testing, setup, installation, retrieval and servicing of these systems. Technicians must be able to work independently, and may be the designated project lead with primary responsibility for executing the scope of work. The position includes working on U.S projects, and internationally in offshore, coastal and inland marine environments.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, electrical or mechanical fields
• Experience in offshore environments is highly beneficial
• Training will be provided Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Competence with Microsoft Office applications, Excel and Word.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Must be able to interact professionally with diverse groups
• Ability to work both independently, and within a team environment
• Must be able to adjust readily to change, make decisions independently
• Basic IT, Networking and Communication Protocol (Serial, USB, etc.) capabilities highly considered
• A familiarity with scientific and/or environmental data is beneficial
Point of Contact: Keith Kurrus
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