PROJECT ENGINEER Job at Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial University of Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador

February 24, 2023
PROJECT ENGINEER (OCEAN TECHNOLOGY) –
RESEARCH & TECHNICAL PERSONNEL (RTP V)

Centre for Applied Ocean Technology
The Launch, Holyrood NL
Fisheries and Marine Institute, Memorial University
(Permanent)

Memorial University (MUN) is a comprehensive, multi-campus, public university committed to excellence. The Fisheries and Marine Institute (MI) is MUN’s oceans and polytechnic campus with locations in St. John’s, Foxtrap, Holyrood, Lewisporte and Stephenville, with a budget of approximately $45 million and approximately 375 employees. MI is the most comprehensive institution of its kind in North America, with highly qualified employees and unique facilities such as full-motion ships bridge simulators and the world’s largest flume tank. It offers graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and industry training for the marine sectors.

The Marine Institute’s Centre for Applied Ocean Technology (CTec) provides applied research and industry outreach as well as scientific and technical advisory services to a broad range of ocean sector clients. Expertise is offered in areas ranging from ocean observation and ocean mapping to remotely operated vehicles and the operation of autonomous surface and underwater technologies. The Centre operates and maintains the SmartAtlantic ocean observing system consisting of a subsea node and a series of met/ocean buoys throughout Atlantic Canada and the supporting data storage and manipulation backbone. The observing system also serves as a host network supporting the development and testing of innovative ocean instruments.

The position is located at The Launch, in Holyrood, NL, the Marine Institute’s state-of-the-art 42,000 sq. ft. ocean-side applied research and learning complex.


DUTIES
The successful applicant will assume a leadership role in a team of engineers, technologists, and researchers undertaking applied research and industry outreach initiatives for a diverse client base in areas that include ocean characterization and monitoring, remote operation, offshore energy, marine transportation, fisheries, and aquaculture. The successful applicant will also lead the development of project concepts, proposal development/submission, and project reporting.

Specific duties will include but are not limited to: engineering novel solutions for operations in remote and harsh marine environments; responsibility for maintenance, deployment and operation of oceanographic instrumentation and remote/autonomous vehicles, including hardware/firmware/software maintenance; troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing common problems with marine equipment, oceanographic buoys, remote/autonomous vehicles, sensors, cables, connectors, computers, and networks. Depending on the scope and focus of a particular project, the Project Engineer will provide services ranging from systems design and implementation, data collection and management, and testing and deployment of new instruments, software, and equipment. The successful applicants will be expected to work directly with ocean sector clients, researchers, and technology developers. An element of travel within and outside Newfoundland and Labrador can be expected. There may also be a requirement for short at-sea trips on Marine Institute or client's vessels.

QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be a graduate engineer with a minimum of 5 years of applied research /industry experience. Experience with autonomous ocean technologies, understanding computer hardware and communication, remote communications, ocean instrumentation, and subsea navigation technologies is essential. Experience troubleshooting electronics and computer software, addressing mechanical problems, and working in an offshore environment are all highly desirable. Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is required. Good written and oral presentation and communication skills are required.

SALARY:
$61,552 to $79,931 per annum (Technical Assistants Scale, TA V, NAPE Local 7405)
[Classification under review]

CLOSING DATE:
March 10, 2023


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.


The personal information requested
in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at (709) 864-2434.

For further information concerning this opportunity, email humanresources@mi.mun.ca , or contact the Human Resources Office, Marine Institute, Room E3306C or by telephone at (709) 778-0440.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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