Marine Equipment Specialist

1099 Contractor Coastal/Remote Marine Operations

Maintain and operate specialized hydrographic survey equipment including multibeam sonars, side-scan systems, and subsea positioning sensors. Ensure equipment reliability and data quality for marine mapping projects.

About the Role

As a Marine Equipment Specialist at LNM1968, you'll be responsible for the setup, calibration, operation, and maintenance of sophisticated hydrographic survey equipment. You'll work on vessel platforms operating multibeam echo sounders, side-scan sonar systems, magnetometers, sub-bottom profilers, and motion compensation systems.

This role combines technical expertise with hands-on marine operations. You'll troubleshoot equipment issues, perform field calibrations, and work with hydrographers to collect high-quality bathymetric and seafloor imagery data for engineering and environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

Install, calibrate, and operate multibeam and single-beam echo sounders
Set up and maintain side-scan sonar and sub-bottom profiler systems
Configure and monitor IMU/GNSS positioning systems and motion sensors
Perform sound velocity profiling and water column calibrations
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues during survey operations
Maintain equipment inventory and coordinate repairs and servicing
Document equipment configurations and maintain calibration records
Train crew members on proper equipment handling and operation

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree in Marine Technology, Electronics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience with hydrographic survey equipment
Hands-on experience with multibeam sonar systems (Kongsberg, R2Sonic, Teledyne Reson)
Knowledge of marine positioning systems (GNSS, IMU, USBL)
Strong troubleshooting skills for electronic and mechanical systems
Ability to work in marine environments and tolerate vessel motion
Valid TWIC card for port facility access

Preferred Skills

Experience with Hypack, Qinsy, or other hydrographic acquisition software
Familiarity with NOAA hydrographic survey specifications
Electronics technician certification or equivalent training
Experience with underwater acoustic theory and sound propagation
Background in marine geology or oceanography

Ready to Apply?

Work with cutting-edge marine survey technology and support critical mapping projects.

Submit Application

Typically responds within 3-5 business days

Job Details

Job Type

1099 Contractor

Location

Coastal/Remote

Department

Marine Operations

Experience Level

Mid-Senior Level