Marine Technician/Hydrographic Surveyor
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Familiar Technologies: tech 1, EdgeTech 4125 600/900 kHz SSS
tech 2, Geometrics G-882 Magnetometer
tech 3, SBE 19 SEACAT profiler CTD
tech 4, Teledyne RDI Express Sentinel ADCP
tech 5, SeaBotix LBV300-5 ROV
tech 6, Sippican MK 21 XBT
tech 7, Odom Digibar Velocimeter
tech 8, Echosounders
tech 9, Eckman, Shipek, and Smith McIntyre grabs
tech 10, Bottom Trawls, Plankton Trawls, Dredges, and Neuston Nets
tech 11, Laboratory Equipment
tech 12, Industrial and shop tools
tech 13, Winches
Regions of the world you have worked: reg 1, Maryland
reg 2, North Carolina
reg 4, South Carolina
reg 3, Bahamas
Resume: EDUCATION
Associates Degree, Marine Science, December 2011
Cape Fear Community College, August 2009 – December 2011
OBJECTIVE
To obtain, maintain, and progress in a future working in a challenging and changing environment on board a vessel fulfilling the duties of a Marine Technician.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
R/V Dan Moore
• Participated in 5 separate trips at sea aboard the R/V Dan Moore for a total of 32 days
• Hands on learning and training with biological, oceanographic, navigational, and hydrographic equipment
Surveyed targeted wrecks and ocean floor features
Sufficient time spent using Bottom Trawls, Plankton Trawls, Dredges, and Neuston Nets
Operated CTD to collect shallow and deep water profiles
Acquiring sediment samples with Eckman, Shipek, and Smith McIntyre grabs
Recorded the ships navigational and weather changes
Deployed and recovered ADCP with an acoustic release mechanism
• Trained in safe working practices and survival aboard offshore vessels
R/V Martech and Small Boats
• Conducted hydrographic surveys of the Cape Fear River
• Performed multiple trawls and dredges for species collection and identification
• Set and recovered gill nets and entanglement nets to identify and record contents
• Used a variety of sediment grabs and corers
• Plankton sampling and identification
• Honed the ability to safely conduct jobs on numerous small vessels
• Acclimated to survival and rescue techniques
SKILLS
Vessel, Mechanic, and Scientific Equipment Training
• Mastered use of a wide variety of instruments and equipment including:
EdgeTech 4125 600/900 kHz SSS
Geometrics G-882 Magnetometer
SBE 19 SEACAT profiler CTD
Teledyne RDI Express Sentinel ADCP
SeaBotix LBV300-5 ROV
Sippican MK 21 XBT
Odom Digibar Velocimeter
• Applicable uses of laboratory equipment: YSI 6820, Spectrophotometer, Refractometer, Microscopes, Millipore Vacuum Apparatus, Centrifuge, Laboratory Glassware
• Emphasis on safe management and proper teamwork techniques
• Proper care, maintenance, and repair of small marine engines
• Knowledge and applied practice with industry materials, tools, winches, marine electronics, wood working, oxygen acetylene cutting torches, and arc welding
Software Training
• Processing collected field data through the following programs:
Hypack
Seasave
WinADCP
Sonar Pro
Surfer
• Successfully trained in use of GPS/DGPS systems as well as GIS functions with ESRI software and used knowledge to create projects that demonstrated different uses of data
• Created projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Used Data Processing skills to translate raw information from the field to a finished presentable product
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills
• Skilled in the uses of Adobe Photoshop
Practical Training
• Extracting otoliths, scales, reproductive organs, and other structures
• Identification and taxonomy of vertebrates and invertebrates
• Educated in calculating hanging ratios coupled with the capability to mend or patch nets
• Experience in Research Documentation, Data Codes, and Photography
• Analysis of water and biological samples
• Providing project cost and material estimates
• Exceptional use of Navigation, Chart Plotting, Boat Handling/Seamanship, Radio Communications
• Loading the vessel and securing equipment
• Loading and trailering boats
• Ability to acquire TWIC card, pass physical examination, and complete water survival course
• Possesses valid passport and drivers license with clean record
