Marine Instrumentation Technical Officer

Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Marine Instrumentation Technical Officer CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. The opportunity The Marine Instrumentation Team is responsible for designing, building, maintaining and operating a wide variety of Marine Science Systems supporting diverse marine research projects. This includes underwater sensor arrays, towed camera systems, deep-water acoustic platforms, remotely operated vehicles, and autonomous underwater vehicles. In your role as the Marine Instrumentation Technical Officer, you will provide technical, operational, and maintenance support for installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, deployment, fault-finding, and repairs to these systems. This role requires that you be able to travel interstate and occasionally overseas and work at sea on a range of vessels including small boats, fishing vessels, and large research vessels. Your duties will include: Build, service, repair, and operate electronic equipment, platforms, and instrumentation. Development, procurement, configuration, deployment, and recovery of marine electronics and instrumentation systems. Document procedures and maintain equipment records. Be a proponent of safe work practices including contribution to safety systems. Conduct risk assessments and develop safe work instructions. Liaise with clients to determine their needs and take personal responsibility for their satisfaction, correcting problems promptly and constructively. Participate in the planning of projects and accept responsibility for making significant contributions to design and implementation. Salary: AU$96811 - AU$109527 per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation Tenure: Specified term of 3 years Reference: 96280 To be considered you will need: Under CSIRO policy, only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed. A relevant Electronics Degree, Diploma or Trades Certificate or equivalent training and experience in electronic engineering or as an instrument or electronics technician operating at a high level. Demonstrated experience in independently and systematically identifying, diagnosing, and resolving problems on complex electronic systems. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to undertake fabrication, repairs, and maintenance using hand tools and/or machinery. Ability to communicate in a fluent, courteous, and respectful manner, both orally and in writing, and ability to produce documentation and reports using standard office packages. Competence to accurately interpret system drawings and schematics, engineering drawings, third-party operating and maintenance manuals. Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, environmental sustainability, and the principles of equity and diversity. Willing and able to travel to other sites (locally, nationally, at sea) to assist with the installation, testing, operation, deployment, recovery, or maintenance of equipment. Ability to carry out software development or maintenance using common development languages such as Python, C/C++, Labview, etc. Demonstrated understanding of design packages for electronic circuit and PCB design; and/or CAD design drawing packages. Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only. Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. Flexible working arrangements We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when, and where you work. Diversity and inclusion We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. About CSIRO At CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people. Join us and start creating tomorrow today! How to apply Please apply online and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr