Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery job posting
We are seeking interested candidates to fill a Field Work Coordinator position in the field of marine renewable energy.
The Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery (PRIMED), is a marine energy research and development hub hosted by the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems at the University of Victoria (UVic). PRIMED’s resources (staff, software and facilities) were created between October 2017- March 2020 through a $1.45M grant from the former Western Economic Diversification Canada, now Pacific Economic Development Canada. PRIMED’s mandate is to accelerate the development and adoption of Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) on the BC coast.
To achieve this the group works to fill gaps in the knowledge base that supports private sector innovation, and by providing a technology-neutral perspective on the strategic and economic values of MRE to communities in British Columbia. To accomplish this, PRIMED staff use computational models and field measurements to define the energy characteristics in BC’s marine winds, waves and tides and apply numerical simulation tools to assess how well technologies convert these resources into usable forms of energy. PRIMED is also directly involved in the development of a community led wave energy project and is leading the creation of a tidal energy demonstration centre.
PRIMED is a multidisciplinary research group involving UVic faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students and industry partners. A significant part of the group’s work involves fieldwork activities aimed at characterising MRE resources. We are looking to recruit an individual to manage PRIMED’s fieldwork activity. The role will involve maintaining, mobilising and deploying scientific instruments at sea as well as coordinating the logistic activities needed to deliver our fieldwork programs.
The role is also expected to involve working closely with PRIMED staff to plan and deliver field campaigns that support the teams work.
Job Title: Research Scientist – Field Work Coordinator
Job Location: University of Victoria Marine Technology Centre, Victoria, BC
Salary/Wage: Negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience
Hours of work per week: Full-time (37.5 hrs./wk.)
Start Date: June/July 2024
Number of Positions: 1
Responsibilities:
The applicant will:
- Lead PRIMED fieldwork activities including single and multi-day trips on seagoing vessels to deploy and recover scientific instruments.
- Coordinate the logistics and planning needed to deliver PRIMED fieldwork programs. This would include planning multiday trips, booking travel and accommodations, liaising with vessel operators, dive teams and other service providers as needed.
- Engage with the Canadian Coast Guard, Transport Canada and other regulatory bodies to obtain permits and ensure field activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
- Maintain PRIMED’s field instruments and liaising with instrument manufacturers to coordinate repairs, calibration and maintence work.
- Maintain equipment inventories, documentation and permits.
- Be the primary contact person for fieldwork enquiries.
- Collaborate with other members of the PRIMED team to ensure that field data is retrieved, processed and stored appropriately. Organize and participate in various engagement activities including attending conferences, open houses, and presenting PRIMED’s research to communities.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering/science discipline (mechanical, civil, ocean science, geography etc). Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree will be considered if they can prove relevant experience.
- Valid driver’s license
- Able to work at sea and perform necessary physical activities (ability to lift 50 lbs).
Other Skills (not required but considered desirable):
- Experience deploying and recovering instrumentation at sea.
- Familiarity with wave measurement buoys (AXYS Buoys) and Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers
- Forklift certification
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
- SDV-BS – Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety Certificate (formerly MED A3)
- Able to drive and maneuver a trailer
- Drone Pilot Certificate
Personal Skills:
- Able to work independently in a non-structured environment. The candidate must be comfortable communicating with the rest of the PRIMED team both in person and virtually. Able to effectively engage with remotely located external stakeholders through email, conference calls and face-to-face meetings. Excellent planning and organization skills.
Contact and Application
Interested candidates should email primed@uvic.ca with the subject PRIMED Field Work Coordinator, and attach:
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- A one-page cover letter describing your relevant experience and motivation for applying for the position
- Names and contact details for two references