We are currently looking to recruit a Marine Acoustic Technician to join our team.
How You Can Make Your Mark
Make Your Mark as a Marine Acoustic Technician.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake protected species monitoring and mitigation including visual monitoring (MMO/PSO) and acoustic monitoring (use of PAM/Noise Monitoring systems) in accordance with appropriate legislation during offshore monitoring activities, both nationally and internationally. To provide technical support of acoustic equipment, and assistance in the production of acoustic data and marine wildlife reports.
This position may include work taking place in the waters of the United States of America (East Coast) therefore you will need to be able to obtain approval to work in this location.
Your Responsibilities:
- Undertake the production and quality control of PSO, MMO and PAM reports for submission to regulatory bodies
- Be willing to lead an offshore mitigation team
- Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all acoustic/mitigation equipment
- Undertake the production, quality control and analysis of acoustic data for submission to clients and regulatory bodies, where required
- Advise on country specific legislation regarding mitigation measures during seismic and other marine activities
- Prepare (or supervising the generation of) risk assessments and procedures in relation to mitigation projects
- Arrange and provide technical support on mitigation equipment
- Assist in mobilisation of vessels, help with practical queries and ensure the mobilisation is carried out
Your Qualities:
You can make your mark as a Marine Acoustic Technician if you have:
- You can move ahead as a marine acoustic technician if you have:
- Previous MMO, PSO (Lead), and PAM experience
- Approved or able to seek approval to work in the USA
- Technical knowledge of acoustic hardware
- Experience of Maintenance and repair of acoustic equipment
- Acoustic software trouble-shooting
- Some marine survey experience or working on vessels
- A good understanding of protected species, marine mammals and seabirds; their biology and identification
- A good command of written and spoken English
- Willing to travel (predominantly to the East Coast of USA) on a regular basis
- You’re willing to work on location for up to six weeks at a time, followed by up to four weeks’ leave
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Marine Mammal Science.
- Acoustic related degree or academic course.
- JNCC MMO
What you can expect:
- A range of benefits: In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual holiday entitlement of 22 days (based on a full-time contract) which increases over time, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, access to private healthcare through Bupa as well as cycle to work and eye test schemes!
- Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore. Being part of the Boskalis Group also provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe!
- A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!
Extra Information:
- Where you will work: Onboard our multi-role survey vessels, which is likely to include the USA (East Coast) or world wide where Gardline vessels operate
- Full time job: The position of marine acoustic technician is a full-time role, based on 12 hour shift rotation whilst onboard
- Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.
About Gardline
Gardline Limited is part of the Boskalis group of companies. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to explore your career and find innovative and relevant solutions for complex projects.
Working at Gardline is about exploration. For a business to succeed, it needs the right people, with the right skills and values. We seek exceptional individuals who champion our values-based culture and team spirit. Here at Gardline, we are committed to each and every one of our staff members worldwide. We empower you to gain new skills, bring new ideas to the table, to grow and develop. Together!