Marine Operations Specialist

MarineLabs is a fast moving Coastal Intelligence data company that owns and operates a growing fleet of super rugged and rapidly deployable ocean weather instruments, producing reliable high-resolution data products in real-time to benefit marine safety and climate resilience.

MarineLabs is seeking a Marine Operations Specialist. The work involves monitoring, commissioning, deployment, and maintenance of the MarineLabs fleet of sensor units. The Marine Operations Specialist will assist the Marine Operations teams to handle field logistics, including shipment of equipment to/from remote field locations, communications, and sourcing supplies and services. They will assist in maintaining and improving safety standards during operations onboard vessels, and assume responsibility for safe and effective operation of complex experimental equipment. This person will also assist in production assembly and all other aspects of field data collection including instrument calibration, data acquisition, fieldwork event/record keeping, and engineering requirements.

Marine Operations

1. Commissioning, deployment, and maintenance of MarineLabs’ sensor units.
2. Maximize the uptime and availability of data services from field deployed instruments.
3. Optimize fleet performance through scheduled physical inspection, and regular monitoring and analysis of sensor units’ operational data.
4. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems on equipment and sensor units.
5. Develop and execute maintenance programs.
6. Prepare measurement systems, safety equipment, and other equipment ahead of field work campaigns, which may involve preparation of moorings for field deployments.
7. Collaborate with other Engineering and Operations team members to handle shipping and receiving of portions of the hardware supply chain and marine operations.
8. Execute Quality assurance, Pre-commission, and R&D tests meeting the criteria described by the Director of Engineering and Operations.
9. Assist the Engineering and Operations team with documentation of assembly, components, commissioning, and inventories using company standard practices while keeping an eye on possible improvements.

Technical

1. Assembly, test, and commission MarineLabs equipment with attention to detail while meeting all company specifications.
2. Assist the Engineering team in the activities related to QA and QC testing of technologies to support the development of new electrical hardware.
3. Provide feedback on design and effectiveness of test-rigs for quality assurance, pre-commission, and R&D purposes, including recommending upgrades to designs, processes, and/or tooling to improve repeatability, reliability, and costs.

Must Have Qualifications

1. College diploma or Bachelor degree in maritime studies, marine engineering, or related engineering or technology field.
2. 3+ years experience in field work operations (maritime industry would be considered an asset but not necessary).
3. Must be comfortable around water, on boats, heights, and uphold the highest standards of maritime safety and environmental compliance.
4. Willingness to travel domestically and globally.

Nice to Have Qualifications

1. Proficiency in marine operations and deployment of oceanography instruments.
2. Sufficient knowledge of electronics, data logging, and data analysis techniques.
3. Familiarity with production sensor commissioning, testing, calibration, digital communication, and data transmission protocols.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles and theories, especially related to marine or ocean technology.
5. Demonstrated experience in the application of common mechanical and electronics fabrication methods and tools.
6. Experience with logistical planning, safety critical marine deployment and retrieval operations, electronics maintenance, and troubleshooting.
7. Excellent and efficient communication skills.
8. A passion for highly dynamic work environments with multiple projects.
9. Experience with fall arrest and comfort with heights.

Additional Assets

1. Knowledge and/or experience in the marine environment and related technologies.
2. Knowledge of GIS analysis and experience with mapping solutions.
3. Experience and training in First Aid, Search and Rescue, Coast Guard, Maritime operations.
4. Demonstrated experience with advanced mechanical and electronic components and scientific equipment fabrication, assembly, testing, deployment, maintenance, operation, repairs, mooring design.

More About The Role

This position is full-time and based in the MarineLabs headquarters in Victoria, BC. We offer a competitive compensation package including health benefits and robust vacation programs. We’d love to hear from candidates of all backgrounds, orientation, and abilities. If you believe your salary expectations, qualifications, or experience are not aligned with the job description, we still encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter in your application by email to careers@marinelabs.io that details what attracts you to this position and why you would be a good fit at MarineLabs.

Learn more about MarineLabs and our mission to revolutionize marine safety and climate adaptation at https://marinelabs.io and https://www.linkedin.com/company/marinelabsdata/