Job ID: 2024-1087 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Management Leesburg, VA
Overview
Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.
As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Uncrewed Vessel Supervisor & Operator to support a long-term contract with NOAA. The Uncrewed Vessel Supervisor & Operator will have 4+ years of experience, and will ideally reside somewhere along the coast, for ease of frequent trips to sea.
Responsibilities
Duties of the Uncrewed Vessel Supervisor & Operator will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Serve as an uncrewed vehicle operator / watchstander for hydrographic and other survey missions, conducted in increments of up to 30 days of operations. Includes responsibility for navigation and situational awareness of the vehicle and assisting with emergency, troubleshooting, and training scenarios while underway.
Coordinate and participate in the mobilization and demobilization of the uncrewed vehicle before an after each ship's integration period, including breakdown, containerization, and rigging for travel.
Conducting low level maintenance and repair on the uncrewed vehicle as required to support operations.
Qualifications
The Ideal Uncrewed Vessel Supervisor & Operator will have the Following:
Experience with vessel handling and vessel maintenance. Desire any boat license.
Experience with radio communications, including VHF radio operations and IP / WiFi network communications.
Experience with maritime situational awareness, including use of ECDIS and radar basics.
Experience with subsea / surface survey equipment and positioning / navigation equipment (e.g. GNSS, INS)
Experience with electrical / electronic circuits, including ability to read wiring diagrams and understanding of basic IP networks.
Experience in vessel mobilization / demobilization including basics of rigging and lifting, lifting operations on a vessel including launch and recovery operations.
Experience in the basic mechanical repairs and maintenance on diesel engines
General skills in using tools, hardware, and consumables to support maritime systems, keeping availability high while deployed.
MUST HAVE the willingness and ability to go to sea and support at sea operations with relative frequency.
Associates Degree in marine technology OR a relevant field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with program management including scheduling, planning, budgeting, and reporting is a BIG PLUS.
A PMP certification is a BIG PLUS.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in an interagency atmosphere.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
