MATE/MARINE TECHNICIAN, MARINE LAB-BEAUFORT, NC

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Mate/Marine Technician   Location: Duke University Marine Laboratory, Beaufort, NC

Occupational Summary

Position serves as the full-timeMate/ Marine Technician of the new 77’ aluminum catamaran oceanographic research vessel, RV Shearwater,operated by Duke University and located at the Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, NC. 

Reporting to the Captain of the RV Shearwater, this position will be acting as crew, assisting the Captain with vessel operations and maintenance.   This position will also be acting as marine technician, overseeing the operation and maintenance of shipboard scientific research equipment. Seagoing and shore efforts will be split between frequent cruises. Some work on weekends and holidays will be required. 

Work Performed:

Reports to and works collaboratively with the Captain. 

Assists the Captain in the operation of the vessel. 

Stands navigation watch in rotation as required

Serves as a deckhand by handling lines and rigging equipment

Operates deck machinery and cargo handling equipment, including the launch/recovery of the RH IB and other over-the-side scientific equipment

Under the direction of the Captain, performs general maintenance duties to include interior and exterior preventative maintenance and housekeeping

Participation in a Chemical Testing Program as defined by 46 CFR parts 4 and 1 6, 33 CFR part 95 and 49 CFR part 40.

Performs other related duties under the direction of the Captain

Marine Technician:

Serve as a seagoing marine technician

Participates in cruise planning, the preparation and staging of scientific equipment, and the scheduling of equipment requests

Works with the Captain to ensure the safety and effectiveness of over-the-side scientific equipment deployments and recoveries.

Provides oversight and technical assistance of shipboard scientific sampling for science party, students and passengers.  Instructs personnel proper use of shipboard scientific equipment and assists in the collection of data that will be used in archival scientific publications and databases

Working with the Chief Scientist and Captain, determines the best process for collection of the data, and provides an initial assessment of the quality of the data

Installs, calibrates, upgrades, maintains, repairs and manages shipboard scientific equipment and electronic systems

Fulfills the post‐cruise obligation of data dissemination to scientists and national data archives

Position requires international travel. Valid passport is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Maritime Academy graduate or degree in science, mathematics or engineering.

United StatesCoastGuard (USCG) Merchant Marine Credential any tonnage

Experience with oceanographic research cruises and methods

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training:

USCG Able Seaman document

USCG Medical Certificate

USCG approved drug test

CPR and First Aid training certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

PreferredQualifications

Maritime Academy graduate or degree in science, mathematics or engineering.

United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Marine Credential any tonnage

Experience with oceanographic research cruises and methods

The intent of this job descriptionis to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

USCG Able Seaman document USCG Medical Certificate USCG approved drug test CPR and First Aid training certificate High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Experience on a similar vessel as the R/V Shearwater or boat-related work Working knowledge of common oceanographic equipment (e.g., CTD, ADCP, sonars), as well as over the side deployment and recovery of research gear (e.g., moorings, buoys, gliders, trawls) Must understand the principles of good seamanship General knowledge of marine maintenance with respect to small boats and deck equipment to include operation of diesel and gasoline engines, pumps, compressors, generators, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, winches and other equipment common to research vessels.

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