Summary

POSITION: STO/ITO - Science Technology Officer - Science, Networking, Audio/Visual/SAT Officer

Must be able to pass an extensive background check and random drug testing. A personality assessment will be given prior to an offer.

JOB ID: 1509219

Vessel: 80m + commercial

Itinerary: worldwide

Introduction

This job description applies to the vessel’s STO/ITO (Science & IT Officer)

The STO/IT officer takes responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of all science research apparatus, computers, audio/visual and communications equipment and ensures its efficient operation. They report to the Chief Engineer as part of the engineering department.

Responsibilities: Maintenance of all IT systems & equipment, Implements Cyber Security, Development of IT protocols and improvements. Managers User Access to online systems and troubleshooting. Maintains specialist equipment for Oceanographic research missions.

Authority

The Science and IT Officer holds administrator authority permissions over all IT systems in line with the ship and company requirements.

Responsibility

The STO/ITO acts as an onboard helpdesk, systems administrator and network engineer. His/Her main duties are:

Maintenance of all IT systems, portable devices, servers & ships computers

Implementation of Cyber Security measures and protocols

Development of IT protocols and improvements and training all personnel in these areas.

Setup and manage User Access/permissions and controls for emails and online systems

Maintain and troubleshoot the shipboard network infrastructure

Installation of all software and hardware for both science and ship operations

Maintains specialist equipment for Oceanographic research missions

Ensure network security and traffic management through access controls, backups and firewalls

Upgrade systems with new software and hardware releases, including security updates

Maintain technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

Act as onboard science officer and laboratory technician. In that role, the STO will:

Act as Science Liaison between ship\'s crew, science party and supernumeraries including participation in pre-cruise mission planning, daily briefings, and post-mission assessments. Also, act to ensure proper lab and oceanographic safety protocols are being followed by all personnel

Operate and maintain various science systems, including:

Kongsberg Multibeam Sonar systems including XBT Sound Velocity acquisition

Simrad EK80 echosounder

Knudsen sub-bottom profiler

SeaBird and RBR CTD packages including hydrographic winch operation

Navigational GPS and motion reference units

Ultra-Short Baseline submersible tracking system

Data Acquisition Systems

Oversee proper use and maintenance of shipboard laboratory equipment

Provide documentation of science equipment and activities, including cruise reports, data/technical issues, logs, staging data and metadata by cruise for science party and archive

Work with shore side support team to monitor scientific hardware and software developments and take appropriate steps to provide modern and effective technical science capabilities

Assist other ship departments as necessary, including work on deck and in small boats

Operate and support ship mechanical systems such as winches, A-frames, and cranes

Participate in any emergency duties according to the vessels Muster Plan and Shipboard Contingency Plan, and assist the master in drills and emergency training of the crew

Prepare a detailed hand-over note for the rotating STO/ITO.

General expectation

Contribute to keep a good working environment within the company.

By the expression \"Good Working Environment\" the Company emphasize:

Treat your colleagues with respect and politeness

Contribute to keep a positive atmosphere on your work place

Keep the work place free of discrimination, harassment and bullying

Be open-minded and honest

Respect decisions made by your superior and contribute to realization

The STO/ITO shall be well familiarized with the Quality and Safety Management System and beware of all procedures and instructions related to his responsibility and tasks. He shall also be a motivator to the rest of the crew with special attention to the engine department.

Minimum qualification requirements

The STO/ITO is required to hold a bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Marine Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree.