Marine Officer

5 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates GHD Full time
Roles and responsibilities

As a Marine Scientist, you will beresponsible for studying the marine environment and your inputswill assist our teams in preparing reports detailing the outcome ofour surveys.

The successful candidate willpossess the following:

  • Bachelor's degreequalification in marine science
  • Marinepractical experience and comfort working in marine environment onvessels and underwater.
  • Comfortable working inan offshore work environment both on and off rotation (not corejob).
  • Experience in report writing for baselinesurveys or EIA
  • Personal vehicle and UAE licenserequired or actively being sought.
  • Commercialor recreational diving license.
  • Experience insample collection, storage and field equipmentusage.
  • Excellent communication skills in bothwritten and spoken English (additional languages, such as Arabicare preferable).
  • Well-developed interpersonalskills: verbal, non-verbal,written.
  • Self-motivated and results orientedwith high levels of energy.
  • Is able to work ina team, reporting to senior teammembers.
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills andthe ability to work independently in the completion oftasks.
  • Familiarity with Arabian Gulf habitatsand species

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting marine surveys, acting as,or reporting to the Field Team Leader and ProjectManager.
  • Performing tasks in a manner which isconsistent with prescribed methodology, testing, analysis, designor computation methods.
  • Conducting assignmentand investigative work, of specific scope and complexity inaccordance with skill development, involving set elements ofbroader assignments.
  • Assisting more seniorprofessionals/technical officers in carrying out technicaltasks.
  • Survey and inspection of equipment withrecommended improvements andinnovations.
  • Collection of samples with properchain of custody procedures.
  • In-situ testing ofmarine water quality.
  • Marine mammal and reptileobservations during routine works.
  • Basic datacollection, entry and reporting.
  • Participate inSCUBA dive surveys.
  • Flexibility to travel forwork within GCC
Desired candidate profile

A Marine Scientist is aspecialist in the study of marine environments, including oceans,seas, and estuaries, focusing on the organisms that inhabit theseareas, the physical and chemical properties of the waters, and thebroader ecological and environmental processes. Marine scientistscontribute to a wide range of disciplines, from marine biology tooceanography and environmental science. They often work tounderstand the impacts of human activities on marine ecosystems,explore marine biodiversity, and develop sustainable practices forpreserving ocean health.

Key Skills andCompetencies

1. Scientific andTechnicalKnowledge

  • MarineBiology: Understanding the biology of marineorganisms, including their behavior, ecology, and interactions withtheirenvironment.
  • Oceanography:Knowledge of physical, chemical, and geological processes in marineenvironments, such as water circulation, tides, currents, andmarine sediment.
  • EnvironmentalScience: Ability to assess the environmental impactof various activities, including pollution, climate change, andresource extraction, on marineecosystems.
  • AquaticChemistry: Expertise in the chemical composition ofmarine waters, including water quality, nutrient cycling, andpollutant behavior.
  • MarineGeology: Understanding the geological processes thatshape the seafloor, including tectonic activity, sedimentation, andunderwater volcanism.

2.Fieldwork and ResearchTechniques

  • Samplingand Data Collection: Expertise in gathering water,soil, sediment, and biological samples from marine environmentsusing boats, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), andsubmersibles.
  • LaboratoryAnalysis: Proficiency in conducting laboratoryexperiments to analyze marine samples for various physical,chemical, and biologicalparameters.
  • Surveying andMapping: Ability to use advanced tools andtechniques like GIS (Geographical Information Systems), sonarsystems, and satellite imagery to map marine environments and studyoceanic changes.
  • Marine Sensorsand Monitoring Equipment: Knowledge of sensors andmonitoring systems used to track oceanographic parameters liketemperature, salinity, pressure, andcurrents.

3.Problem-Solving and AnalyticalSkills

  • DataInterpretation: Ability to analyze large sets ofdata collected during fieldwork and laboratory experiments to drawconclusions about marine ecosystems and theirhealth.
  • PredictiveModeling: Developing and using models to predict theeffects of environmental changes, such as climate change orpollution, on marine life andecosystems.
  • CriticalThinking: Ability to approach complex marine-relatedissues with a scientific mindset, form hypotheses, and designexperiments to test them.

4.Communication andCollaboration

  • ScientificWriting: Writing research papers, reports, andarticles for scientific journals, environmental organizations, orgovernment bodies.
  • PublicOutreach and Education: Communicating findings tonon-experts, such as policymakers, educators, and the generalpublic, to raise awareness about marine conservation andscience.
  • Collaboration:Working closely with other scientists, government agencies,environmental NGOs, and industry partners to achieve common goalsrelated to marine research andconservation.
Key Skills
MarineServices,Engineering Mathematics,Marine Engineering
Employment Type : Full-time
Department / Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1

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