ROV Pilot Trainee

[Chief]

POSITION DESCRIPTION


Title: Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot & Technician
Location: Seattle, WA (Paine Field in Everett)
Status: Full-time permanent
Experience: Entry level
Compensation: $24,000 after successful completion of training


About OceanGate

OceanGate organizes marine expeditions that provide subsidized underwater technology platforms to deep ocean researchers. Our “citizen scientist” model allows non-scientists to actively participate in ground-breaking research while providing innovative technologies to world-class scientists. Our goal is to create a private sector mechanism for scientists to study the 95% of the world’s oceans that still remains unexplored.

Position Overview

We have a terrific entry-level opportunity for someone with a passion for undersea exploration, strong mechanical aptitude, and polished interpersonal and client relations skills. Your primary responsibilities will include operating and maintaining our growing fleet of ROVs, conducting a variety of ROV and sub support missions, participating in field research activities, and training citizen scientists.

Specific Duties
 ROV Pilot. You will be trained by our Chief ROV Pilot to properly operate in a wide range of marine environments. You will design, plan, and undertake a variety of missions, including expedition planning support, submarine operation recon, scientific field research, underwater filming, and client-directed charters.
 ROV Technician. You will conduct timely and cost-effective maintenance, repair, modification, and refurbishment on our growing fleet of ROVs. You will interface with manufacturer customer service and technical support for higher-level needs.
 Boat Pilot. You will be trained to properly and safely pilot our surface support vessels, including boat-based ROV missions.
 Citizen Scientist ROV Trainer. You will support our citizen scientist expeditions by working with our Science Coordinator to properly accomplish research objectives and with our Client Services Coordinator to train clients on the proper and effective use of our ROVs and then oversee their missions.
 Public Outreach and Education. You will support our marketing, public outreach, and science education efforts by working with our Marketing Coordinator on event displays and demos, school presentations, client and partner site visits, trade shows, and conferences.

Candidate Qualifications

Required
 Passion for ocean exploration and marine science
 Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team
 Associates Degree or 3 years work experience in electronics, computers, or technical repair
 Technical and mechanical aptitude
 Strong spatial relationship visionalization, as well as excellent hand-eye coordination
 Quick thinking and creative problem-solving with calm demeanor in stressful situations
 Ability to work outside in conditions of both hot and cold temperatures, as well as inside in office and shop environments
 Ability to work offshore, beyond sight of land, in small vessels
 Ability to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom, climb ladders, lift and carry 50 pounds single-handedly and 70 pounds in tandem with another team member
 Swimming proficiency
 Obsessive attention to detail
 Sense of humor
 Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powepoint) or OpenOffice
 Outstanding written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, and communications skills
 Willingness to travel throughout the U.S. and occasionally internationally
 Legally able to work in the US, current passport, and eligible to obtain TWIC card

Desired
 Prior ROV pilot/technician experience
 Prior teaching, marine, research, or travel industry experience
 Current U.S. Coast Guard “six-pack” license
 Valid TWIC card
 Bachelor's degree


To Apply

Please send your resume to jobs@oceangatellc.com (please indicate how you found this position).
http://www.opentheoceans.com