Job Title

Senior Marine Instrumentation Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Geochemical & Environmental Research Group

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Texas A&M’s Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG) is seeking a Senior Marine Instrumentation Specialist who, under general direction, maintains, operates, calibrates, and repairs electronic and electromechanical scientific and laboratory oceanographic equipment. In coordination with the GERG Project Manager and senior GERG scientific leadership, this role assists in the planning and execution of research cruises and, at times, leads cruises related to oceanographic equipment servicing and research operations. The Senior Marine Instrumentation Specialist will also design, modify, and fabricate new equipment as needed to meet project requirements and coordinate with logistical personnel to support project needs.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Maintain, operate, calibrate, repair, and troubleshoot electronic and electromechanical oceanographic and laboratory equipment at the GERG facility and during field operations, including monitoring and downloading data.

• Assist with the installation, integration, requisition, and vendor coordination of new, third‑party, and leg‑specific scientific equipment and spares.

• Support project management and senior scientific leadership by preparing equipment documentation and operations manuals, maintaining accurate inventory records, and assisting with disposal or surplus of outdated or non‑usable equipment.

• Participate in oceanographic research fieldwork at sea and may provide guidance to assigned staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Five years of related experience.

• Able to lift, move, push, and/or pull moderate weighted objects.

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.

• Ability to operate industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, trucks, trailers, small vessels).

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

• Experience with printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and inspection.

• Experience using a multimeter for circuit troubleshooting or debugging printed circuit boards.

• Knowledge of operation and basic practices of oceanographic equipment, instrumentation, and sensors.

• Understanding of principals of environmental field work.

• Knowledge of standard laboratory and industrial safety procedures.

• Fundamental understanding of electronics, including identifying components (resistors, capacitors, transistors).

• Familiarity with interpreting, reading, and troubleshooting from schematics (analog and digital circuits).

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

What you need to do

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

The Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG) is a center of excellence in applied geosciences within the College of Geosciences of Texas A&M University. GERG, founded in 1981, focuses on applied interdisciplinary research in the ocean and environmental sciences. As part of GERG's mission in education, graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to interact with GERG's scientists and staff in their study and research. Students at GERG are mentored and advised in their study and research in many areas by the staff and scientists at GERG. 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.