Marine Monitoring Technician

Description

• As a Marine Monitoring Technician, the successful candidate will work within the Marine Monitoring team, playing a hands-on role in data capture, including but not limited to, running acoustic surveys, capturing drone imagery, and conducting routine water quality/ecology monitoring
• The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring maintenance of monitoring equipment/stock and preparation of said equipment for monitoring activities
• Lastly, the successful candidate will support analysis activities within the laboratory and assessments of biomass available for harvest

Duties

• Lead drone content capture activities, including but not limited to, weekly capture of farm biomass images, harvest imagery and other content required by the company
• Oversee documentation and SOP’s for drone activities, as well as compliance of drone activities thereof
• Investigate means to improve the quality/ type of aerial footage captured to expand on biomass insights
• Support the review of sensor/ equipment SOP’s and maintenance of sensors/ equipment thereof
• Support routine water quality and ecology monitoring activities, ensuring all required equipment is prepped and assisting with the activities thereof
• Oversee routine in-situ surveys of harvestable biomass to validate harvest recommendations
• Support completion of routine SONAR surveys of the farm for identification of kelp success
• Support laboratory processing of water quality and ecology samples from analysis to data capture
• Assist with workstream procurement and ensuring materials needed for outdoor monitoring and laboratory activities are always present in stock

Requisites

• Skills and Qualifications:
• BSc in biological sciences/ environmental sciences or similar science qualification
• Minimum 1 year experience working in environmental monitoring or equivalent field
• Experience operating a drone or similar remote sensing technologies
• Experience working with monitoring equipment/ sensory instruments is advantageous
• Experience working at or around the ocean is advantageous
• Happy to conduct routine and administrative tasks relevant to work scope
• Detail orientated and meticulous in daily activities
• Attributes:
• Working at Kelp Blue is about much more than being good at your job
• It’s about having the right mindset, being comfortable with the uncomfortable, and about always pushing to be the best
• So, in addition to the skills we outline above, we want candidates who can demonstrate:
• A “can do, will do” approach
• Flexible and lateral thinking/problem solving
• Personal responsibility and self-reliance
• Grit and determination, a willingness to learn from mistakes
• A commitment to always working in the company’s best interests
• A passion for our 4Rs and a determination to make a difference, to leave things a little better than you found them

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Please use the email to tell us about how you fit the Kelp Blue profile, what you can bring to our mission, and why you are the perfect candidate
• Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives
• This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum
• Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours
• No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Kelp Blue
• We specifically encourage people with disabilities, of previously disadvantaged groups, and women to apply
• We look forward to your application!
• Fulltime - Lüderitz
• 1 year contract
• Starting date: 31st May 2024
• Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Medical aid insurance
• Being part of a highly ambitious, collaborative, flexible and multinational team
• Exposure to many different stakeholders
• Knowing that you are helping to make the difference

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified Supporting Document

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to Chief Human Capital & Business Strategy at newkelpies@kelp.blue with the Subject line “Marine Monitoring Technician"
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na