Marine Technician

Employer: PAE
Location : AQ-McMurdo Station
Job ID 2013-3892 # Positions 1
Responsibilities:
PAE is a leader in providing worldwide solutions for base operations, logistics, construction, airfield operations, and personnel placement.PAE is currently seeking a Marine Technician to support an exciting mission with the National Science Foundation's Antarctic Operations.

Uses established procedures and protocols, works closely with a team of other ASC technicians on the USAP research vessels to conduct science support operations.
Maintains safety of all MT operations both on and off the ship. Must be proactive in suggesting improvements to safety policies where applicable.
Coordinates with the Supervisor, Marine Technician or Marine Tech Senior to identify tasking and watch schedules to support the scientific research and ensures that ongoing projects are completed.
Maintains and coordinates deck operations, deck safety and science operations on the USAP research vessels. This may include carpentry, fabrication, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, rigging, basix electrical/electronics, preventive maintenance, and similar related tasking.
Oversees and assists scientists in deployment, retrieval, and handling of specialized oceanographic equipment. Provides technical assistance in the operation and repair or modification of the equipment.
Assists the safe on-load and off-load of scientific cargo during vessel port calls. Ensures that scientific cargo is safely stowed and secured for sea.
Coordinates the maintenance, repair, storage, and inventory of the vessels scientific and oceanographic deck equipment and machinery.
Maintains the vessels inflatable boats and outboard motors in good working order, including maintaining the proper spare parts needed to fully support the scientific program.
Safely operates the inflatable boats to transport the scientific party and/or ASC staff in sea and weather conditions that are often less than ideal.
Assists with on-going science projects as directed by the Supervisor, Marine Technician. This may include temporary duty (TDY) at Denver headquarters to ensure that adequate stocks of MT-related consumables are available on the vessels.
Prepares and maintains documentation for vessel-based operations. This includes turnover reports at the end of each cruise.
This position requires heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity both indoors and outdoors.
Interacts with the National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person.
Maintains safe workplace program and ensures safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:
High school graduate or GED is required.
College level coursework in marine or a science-related field is preferred.
USCG license or document is preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician, offshore or field medic training is preferred.
Must have a valid US driver's license.
A minimum two years experience on research vessels assisting with scientific programs in an on-deck capacity, or other applicable career experience is required.
Experience in commercial marine operations such as merchant marine, fisheries, etc. is preferred.
High-latitude or polar experience is a plus.
The Marine Technician requires a comprehensive knowledg eof at-sea oceanographic work.
An individual with academic research vessel experience is preferred.
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods is required.
Must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica.
May be required to successfully complete a psychological examination as required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica.
US citizenship is required.
Must be willing to do heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity both indoors and outdoors.

PAE is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

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