Instrumentation Engineer/Technician - Seagoing
CSIRO
- Hobart, TAS
- $93,267-105,517 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
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.
- 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.
- A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in preparation, deployment, operation, fault-finding, maintenance, and provision of technical support for complex data acquisition equipment.
- Ability to fault-find and problem-solve routine or unusual faults in scientific instrumentation and electronic systems.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to undertake assembly, repairs and maintenance using hand tools and/or machinery.
- Demonstrated efficiency in organisation and prioritisation of tasks, the ability to maintain a calm temperament under pressure, and a willingness to take on non-routine tasks which will contribute to research voyage objectives.
- Excellent communications skills, including demonstrated ability to clearly document software and to produce manuals and/or reports.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvements in systems and procedures; analyse underlying issues; collaborate with stakeholders outside of the team; develop solutions and manage them through to delivery of a positive outcome under limited direction.
- Willingness to comply with organisational expectations including procedures around travel, reporting, OH&S, marine pollution.
- Experience working in remote and/or harsh environments.
- Expertise in software development, data analysis, IT, and networking
- Relevant workplace training and seagoing experience - WSAH, forklift, ESS/BOSIET/STCW.