Marine Operations Technician - Institute of Environment (BBC)

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Performs general boatyard maintenance and schedules preventative maintenance on all vessels and vehicles at Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC). Operates vessels in accordance to USCG standards and provides training to all vessel operators. In addition, provides general field support for Biscayne Bay focused research conducted by FIU scientists and students, including piloting vessels, maintaining field and laboratory data collection devices and operating autonomous vessels.

• Responsible for maintaining the vehicle log as well as the inventory of all boats and truck parts at BBC. Organizes, receives, stocks and transports materials and equipment to worksites.
• Provides phone support of callers with boat and vehicle breakdowns in the field
• Maintains BBC-resident research vessels and vehicles
• Serves as vessel operator to provide support and/or rescue researchers in the field.
• Works closely with interdisciplinary, cross-institutional teams in support of the Institute of Environment's (IoE) initiatives in Biscayne Bay to enhance collaborative partnerships that foster the research, education, and overall goals of the program.
• Provides assistance to PIs and other program staff on implementing programs, new Biscayne Bay environmental research initiatives, and special projects.
• Manages vessel operations needed to support Biscayne Bay programs involving deployment/retrieval of autonomous vessels. Ensures compliance with rigorous safety and regulatory standards, safeguarding people, assets, and the environment
• Serves as the technical support lead for FIU Biscayne Bay environmental research programs by operating vessels and vehicles, maintaining field and laboratory equipment and leading field excursions.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

High School Diploma or GED is required and 6 years of relevant work experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Valid US Coast Guard OUPV/Six-Pack Captain's certification

• Machines and Equipment:
• Kayak
• Autonomous research vessels
• Marine monitoring equipment
• Experience managing and maintaining research vessels
• Ability to operate research vessels, including OUPVs

Staff

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Boating / Water Craft
• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work off-campus to conduct research in various South Florida populations.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to travel locally

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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