WANTED: EXPERIENCED MARINE MAMMAL PERSONNEL

The Marine Team (www.marineteam.com) is looking for suitably qualified personnel for contracts offshore. This involves recording marine mammal sightings and to ensure that oil exploration activities comply with environmental guidelines issued by the governing bodies. This work is vessel based and most contracts last 4-6 weeks. Daily rates of pay depend upon location and contract.

The following personnel are required:

Marine Mammal Observers
Passive Acoustic Monitoring Operators

MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVERS

Qualifications and experience required:

Degree in biological or environmental science, preferably marine biology
Experience of working on whale watching vessels or marine mammal research vessels
Ability to work in a team

PASSIVE ACOUSTIC MONITORING OPERATORS

Qualifications and experience required:

Degree in biological or environmental science, preferably marine biology
Experience of working with passive acoustic monitoring equipment
Experience of marine mammal acoustic detection and analysis
Ability to work in a team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH POSITIONS

(If you have not completed these courses please still apply as these can be easily obtained)

Offshore medical certificate
Offshore survival training
Accredited marine mammal observer training

APPLICATION

Previous experience of working with marine mammals is essential for your application to be considered. Applications from all nationalities are welcome. Please note that a good level of written and spoken English is required for these positions.

To apply please send a curriculum vitae and contact details of 2 referees to:

Alison Gill

alisongill@marineteam.com