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Summary
Marine Operations Technician
The Marine Operations Technician supports the safe operation, maintenance, and mission readiness of a sea-going teaching and research vessel. Working closely with the Captain and senior crew, this position serves as an active member of the vessel crew, assisting with navigation support, line handling, watch-standing, small boat operations, and the safe execution of research and educational activities at sea.
The position offers a developmental pathway toward qualification as a relief captain, with increasing responsibility for vessel operations, crew leadership, and voyage planning.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist with navigation support, line handling, watch standing, small boat operations.
- Inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of vessel mechanical systems, with particular emphasis on the vessel's twin Cummins QSB 6.7 propulsion engines, 21 kW Onan generator, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and associated support equipment.
- Assist in planning maintenance activities, managing spare parts inventory, coordinating repairs, and ensuring overall reliability of the vessel systems.
- Assist with the safe execution of research and educational activities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work safely and effectively in a dynamic marine environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous time at sea aboard research, commercial, military, or passenger vessels; experience with diesel engines, marine electrical and hydraulic systems; familiarity with vessel operations and navigation.
- Applicable maritime licenses or certifications; and First Aid, CPR, or other marine safety training.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
- Resume/CV
Compensation Pay Range: $30/hour
Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources.
Location: Durham
Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
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Job Description
Marine Operations Technician
The Marine Operations Technician supports the safe operation, maintenance, and mission readiness of a sea-going teaching and research vessel. Working closely with the Captain and senior crew, this position serves as an active member of the vessel crew, assisting with navigation support, line handling, watch-standing, small boat operations, and the safe execution of research and educational activities at sea.
The position offers a developmental pathway toward qualification as a relief captain, with increasing responsibility for vessel operations, crew leadership, and voyage planning.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist with navigation support, line handling, watch standing, small boat operations.
- Inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of vessel mechanical systems, with particular emphasis on the vessel's twin Cummins QSB 6.7 propulsion engines, 21 kW Onan generator, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and associated support equipment.
- Assist in planning maintenance activities, managing spare parts inventory, coordinating repairs, and ensuring overall reliability of the vessel systems.
- Assist with the safe execution of research and educational activities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work safely and effectively in a dynamic marine environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous time at sea aboard research, commercial, military, or passenger vessels; experience with diesel engines, marine electrical and hydraulic systems; familiarity with vessel operations and navigation.
- Applicable maritime licenses or certifications; and First Aid, CPR, or other marine safety training.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
- Resume/CV
Compensation Pay Range: $30/hour
Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources.
Location: Durham
Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
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