Marine Technician
CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INCMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • Wisconsin, United States
Posted July 16, 2024
336.72 - 336.72 USD day
Full Time
About the Company
CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC is a maritime services contractor that provides specialized marine electrical, engineering, and deck operations support to the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility in Guam. The company operates range support craft, multi‑purpose vessels, and high‑speed maneuverable targets, delivering maintenance, navigation, and mission‑readiness services for naval missile and torpedo range operations.
Job Description
Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking a qualified Marine Technician for the R/V Lake Guardian, a 180-foot research vessel operated by the EPA. This position involves assisting with survey planning, operating scientific equipment, and maintaining equipment, with a focus on sampling water and aquatic life to assess the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem. The role is based on a site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Requirements
- Proficient in biological sampling methods (zooplankton nets, grabs, etc.)
- Deployment, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of scientific equipment
- Data entry into the Great Lakes Environmental Database (GLENDA)
- Maintenance and calibration of scientific instruments
- Basic IT skills, including data backup and remote access