Oceanographic technician - H/F

Join CLS, a global leader in satellite-based data collection and monitoring. As an Oceanographic Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining workshop supplies, testing scientific instruments, preparing project documentation, and deploying oceanographic moorings. You will work primarily in an office and warehouse environment, with occasional travel to remote work sites. A degree in a science or engineering discipline and a passion for the marine environment are required.

Missions

• Assurer la préparation, le test et la configuration des instruments scientifiques en atelier et sur le terrain.
• Participer à la documentation de toutes les opérations et à la conformité avec les objectifs de qualité de l'entreprise.
• Voyager vers des sites de travail éloignés pour la configuration des instruments et le déploiement des bouées océanographiques.

Profil recherché

Educational and Experience

Combination of education and experience: At least a 3-year degree or diploma in a science or engineering discipline and a technical understanding of instrumentation. A working understanding of a range of oceanographic instrumentation would be an advantage.

Working Environment

The work is performed primarily in an office and warehouse environment and involves use of computers and other office equipment. Normal working hours (8 hours/week) are scheduled during the office hours of 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday.

In addition, this position will require travel to remote work sites and field work from vessels and platforms. The Oceanographic Technician will be called upon to work outside of established hours in order to satisfy particular job requirements, for travel, and to support customers in a range of time zones.

Physical Demands

The field work may occasionally be physically demanding. It is a requirement of this position that the candidate maintain a valid Offshore Medical Certificate and undergo Offshore Survival Training, the cost of which will be for the company’s account.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Independent, goal-oriented self-starter with focus on detail
• Passion for the marine environment
• Familiar with a variety of oceanographic and meteorological instrumentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).
• Other characteristics:
• Ability to understand, react, and adapt to various technical requirements
• Focused on safety
• Technical writing capability
• Sound judgment; ability to multi-task; decision maker; proactivity; dynamism

Travel

The job will require local, national, possibly international travel and occasionally involving weekends. Out of town travel is estimated up to 10% of the Incumbent's workdays annually.

How to apply

• Please upload your application on linkedin.
• Email: [email protected] and cc: [email protected] and [email protected]