Instrumentation Engineer/Technician - Seagoing

at  CSIRO

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THE OPPORTUNITY

• Solve challenging technical problems in this unique seagoing role
• Support iconic infrastructure - the RV Investigator, Australia’s only dedicated blue-water research facility
• Generous sea allowance and flexible working arrangements offered
  We are seeking an enthusiastic engineer or technician to join CSIRO’s Seagoing Instrumentation Team and become involved in the impactful work of our Marine National Facility’s blue-water research vessel - RV Investigator.
  A passion for working at sea with a diverse team conducting marine and atmospheric science are characteristics of the successful candidate.
  In this role, you will apply your electronic, software, mechanical, and operational decision-making skills to enable scientific research on voyages in environments from the Antarctic to the tropics.
  A requirement of the role is to provide up to 85 days per year of seagoing support on voyages that are typically 3 to 8 weeks in duration.

Between voyages, you will be involved in:

• servicing, repairing, calibrating and maintaining scientific research equipment in preparation for deployment on voyages;
• develop new instrumentation, control systems and operational technology; and
• provide technical advice to stakeholders.

The position will be based in the CSIRO Marine Laboratories in Hobart. On-the-job training and mentoring will be provided in CSIRO-specific systems and for the seagoing aspect of the role.

• Participating in research voyages on the RV Investigator.
• Operating scientific equipment.
• Performing maintenance and repair of instrumentation.
• Reporting on equipment performance.
• Contributing to the smooth running of electronics and instrumentation support on the vessel.
• Preparing documentation, parts inventory
• Servicing of equipment and tools.
• Preparation and dispatch of equipment to and from the vessel and remote ports.
• Proactively identifying and taking ownership of opportunities for improvements in systems and procedures.
• Analysing underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems, developing solutions and managing them through to delivery.
• Liaising with clients to determine their needs and taking personal responsibility for their satisfaction.
• Communicating openly, effectively, and respectfully with all staff, clients, ship’s crew and suppliers in the interests of good business practice.
  Location: Hobart, TAS
  Salary: AU$93,267 – AU$105,517 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
  Tenure: Indefinite
  Reference: 96282