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Mooring Deployment/Recovery Lead and Lead of Mechanical Mooring
URL: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/62641
Company / Organization: Oregon State University
Type: Full-time
City: Corvallis
State or Country if outside US: Oregon
Application Deadline: 29-Jun-18
Duration: 12 months
Description:
Oregon State University (OSU) is a partner on a large-scale multi-year federally funded project called the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). OOI operates a global, networked infrastructure of science-driven sensor systems to measure the physical, chemical, geological, and biological variables in the ocean and seafloor. OSU operates the OOI Endurance Array, which is a network of sensors operating off the Pacific Northwest. This network brings a wealth of information to ocean researchers, fisheries, coastal managers, elected officials, and the general public about our shared ocean resources. The Endurance Array includes over 200 instruments mounted on 6 surface moorings, 6 profilers, and 6 gliders deployed off the coast of Oregon and Washington. Ocean measurements from these instruments are made available in near real time to the world via the web. The person in this position will work with a team of researchers, oceanographers and technicians to operate the Endurance Array and to deliver documented scientific research data from it. This person will oversee and participate in research facility and field operations to assemble, deploy, recover and refurbish oceanographic platforms and instruments used in the Endurance Array with a focus on mooring operations, including: • mechanical assembly and testing of oceanographic research platforms • ground transportation of research equipment • deployment and recovery of large oceanographic research platforms • refurbishment of oceanographic research mechanical components
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Earth System Sciences, Marine Resource Management, Physical Oceanography, or related field. • At least two years of experience preparing, deploying, recovering, and maintaining oceanographic research instrumentation or similar equipment. • Demonstrated experience in sea-going scientific operations including over-the-side operations. • Basic electrical/electronics skills. • Experience and aptitude with mechanical systems, including hands on troubleshooting and problem solving skills. • Demonstrated written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. • Possess a strong commitment to work in a team with the ability to contribute expertise and work well with others • Demonstrated leadership skills. • Demonstrated experience working with diverse identities, perspectives and experiences, and a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Point of Contact: Edward Dever