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Ocean Engineering Technician
URL: https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ERT&cws=1&rid=1927
Company / Organization: Earth Resources Technology/NOAA
Pay Rate: salary
Type: Full-time
City: Annapolis
Duration: contract indefinite
Description:
Will support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO) in the operation and maintenance of The Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS), the system of 10 "smart buoys" that collect meteorological, oceanographic, and water-quality data and relay that information using wireless technology to a variety of users. Will assist in the daily operation and maintenance of CBIBS buoys located throughout the Chesapeake Bay. Field work will be conducted throughout the Chesapeake Bay (CB) watershed and Coastal Bays of Maryland and Virginia. The work will include small vessel operations, mechanical and electrical maintenance of buoys on and off the water, calibration and repair of sensors, and coordination with technicians from partner institutions. Common activities include assembly, mobilization, deployment, and retrieval of CBIBS buoys; assessment, repair, and calibration of associated meteorological and oceanographic sensors and basic electronics; and preparation and refurbishment of mooring hardware. Activities will also include assisting in vessel operations related to buoy system operations, maintenance, and repair.
Point of Contact: careers@ertcorp.com